Hello,
I am wondering if anybody could share their solutions for xtra shade on their boats.
I have a SC25 with electric arch but the bimini just doesn’t give enough shade.
I would appreciate any advice or possible solutions
Thank you
Xtra shade
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Re: Xtra shade
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How about an umbrella pole in the ski tow eye. Plenty of posts regarding that solution on the site J29.
How about an umbrella pole in the ski tow eye. Plenty of posts regarding that solution on the site J29.
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- Mike in SC
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Re: Xtra shade
There's a company out there called rapid switch systems. A bit pricey but I'm interested in their approach.
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Re: Xtra shade
I have seen the umbrella option for the back and I will be using that for sure. but is there anything for the bow that fellow boaters have tried?
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Re: Xtra shade
theblackstick dot com - New 2 Me 2020 25SC came with it and it is a sweet sweet setup - easy to setup and easy to take down. I leave it up when I an 30mpr and under. Well constructed and provides a lot of aft coverage. Reach out if you would like pictures.
I am looking to track down a busted port navigation light. . . ahh boats, bust out another thousand. . .
I am looking to track down a busted port navigation light. . . ahh boats, bust out another thousand. . .
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Looks like theblackstick.com is basically installed in rod holders.Marco4Ever wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 1:50 pm theblackstick dot com - New 2 Me 2020 25SC came with it and it is a sweet sweet setup - easy to setup and easy to take down. I leave it up when I an 30mpr and under. Well constructed and provides a lot of aft coverage. Reach out if you would like pictures.
I am looking to track down a busted port navigation light. . . ahh boats, bust out another thousand. . .
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Absolutely, near perfect fit and was running home ahead of a storm at 34mpr and they held firm with zero excessive wiggling etc. Based on a months nonstop usage, they are worth it.
Re: Xtra shade
Hi Marco4Ever
Do you gave pics of your set up? It sounds really nice and worth the buy
Do you gave pics of your set up? It sounds really nice and worth the buy
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