Shade on the loungers for a 2275GCW

BusyKYmom

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Since we can't put a double bimini on this model without some major aftermarket work, does anyone have any good ideas for adding temporary shade over the rear loungers while sitting in dock? Has anyone mounted an umbrella or one of the fly biminis that I see advertised in Overton's? The reviews of it say it blows away at the least little wind. Thanks for any help.
 
Busy mom, check my gallery out for a look at my umbrella. I have a 10 footer on it now and it does alright unless the wind gets over 20. My mount holds it pretty tight so you will have to engineer something that will work on your boat. Steve
 
I have seen a few diffrent things that might work. This one looks like it could work on the Front of your boat as well on the rear.

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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015GBM1O/ref=asc_df_B0015GBM1O2034764?smid=A18S2VA36NY5VY&tag=pgmp-1405-97-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395109&creativeASIN=B0015GBM1O

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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MUTD2O/ref=asc_df_B000MUTD2O2036113?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=pg-1474-86-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395097&creativeASIN=B000MUTD2O

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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MUTD2O/ref=asc_df_B000MUTD2O2036113?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=pg-1474-86-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395097&creativeASIN=B000MUTD2O
 
The bimini shades only the driver area. The kids wanted some shade for the front of the boat. I ordered a piece of shade cloth 10'x12' 60% shade. Had some gromments installed that allows me to attach it to the bimini and use the cover poles to hold it up in the front. Loop ropes over the tip of the pole and tie to the cleats. The first time i put it up the rope tension pulled the gromment out of the material. I stapled a piece of furring strip to the grommet areas to reinforce that area. They used the shade over the holiday and said it worked well. Not the highest class looking but it works. The material is light weight. It is used for greenhouses. I have $30 in the whole rig.
 
Thanks for the ideas. I had looked at all the Amazon ones that were posted and may try one of those, although the reviews are less than wonderful, especially if there's any wind at all. Today I'm going to try my rectangular patio umbrella in a weighted stand sitting between the two chaises. I will probably still have the wind problem unless we attach something to the corners of the material to anchor them. I like the idea of using the cover poles if we rig something up ourselves. Another thought is to take it to the local boat cover/bimini maker (who replaced these on our old boat and did a great job) and see if she can design something that works. Will keep everyone posted and if anyone else thinks of another option, please post. Thanks!!!
 
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