Sailboat Boom Awning

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Sailboat boom awning. We use a shadetree brand boat awning system which is supported by 3 fiberglass poles which are installed on either side of the cockpit and arch the awning over the boom. It covers from the rear of the cockpit forward to the mast and the boat sort of looks like a covered wagon when it s erected. Across the back and tapers forward to 4 ft. Booms to 16 50310 166 40 ea.

Eastport pram lug tanbark main sail kit 412235 289 90 ea. The ultrashade 289 is a self supporting over the boom awning made by crawford boating products a small california based company owned by brothers andy and tom crawford. Made with uv resistant fabric they provide durable secure protection from the sun. This is a very easy diy and something even a beginner sewer will be able to tackle.

Can be used with existing bimini tops to increase your coverage. Keep the suns damaging rays and the rain from ruining your day above deck. Bimini skin kit for 3 bow frame sunbrella standard color 121334 419 05 ea. We ve got everything you need to make diy sails boat awnings sail bags biminis dodgers flags and sail covers the professional way.

Boom tent awning save your skin and keep your cabin cooler. Build an awning for your boat with the help of this free streaming video. On the front edge. The grommets are spaced every 24 to give you many options for attachment to lifelines etc.

Sun shelters on a sailboat can be separated into two types harbor awnings and sailing awnings. A typical harbor awning is simply a fabric tarp with grommets in the corners and in the centers of the forward and aft sides. Nothing helps more to keep the sun and rain out of the cockpit and cabin than an awning. Here s the link to their webpage.

Harbor awnings are easier to fabricate so let s start there. A simple boom tent is just the ticket to protect you from too much sun and keep the companionway shaded for a cooler cabin. The boom tent is 8 x 10 and the forward tarp for the bow of the boat is 8 ft. The edges are reinforced with heavy 2 black polypropylene webbing and 4 spur grommets are inserted every 24 on the 8 x 10 boom tent and every 12 on the 8 x 4 forward.

Stay cool and shaded when you re at anchor or at the dock with a cockpit awning. We ve devised a boom tent design that utilizes your mainsail cover to create a sheltered area over your companionway and extending to the cockpit.