Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Advice on shade for 170 Montauk
Posted by waco72 on 05/01/14 - 1:22 PM
#1
I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas for portable shade on a 170 Montauk. I am not interested in a bimini over the pilot seat but was looking for something more portable to use as needed which could be used to cover either the bow cushion seating area or the aft seating. I would only use it occasionally and do not feel the need to install something permanently.
I tried Taylor's Anchor Shade last year and returned it after setting it up because it seemed very cheaply made and had many poor reviews based on its quality.
I always boat in the ocean and typically it is very windy when sitting anchored. I do not need something that needs to stay up when underway. I have seen various umbrellas and even thought of possibly putting one in the fishing rod holder attached to the console but figured with the wind it would end up cracking the holder or smashing my windshield.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Posted by MG56 on 05/01/14 - 4:02 PM
#2
You began asking by excluding probably your best solution. Bimini top mounted on rails so you can position it where you need it, and store it where you want it.
It is just so much more easy to deal with than "Maybe I grab the umbrella contraption".
Posted by Bake on 05/01/14 - 5:31 PM
#3
Well you have omitted just about every form of shade that could be erected on the boat. You could try a Mexican sombrero! Just kidding a little there. I have a umbrella that was first used on the patio of a Mexican restaurant, Big yellow with a corona logo on it. It is heavy built and the pole is only slightly smaller than the inside diameter of a rod holder. I think if you were to mount a rod holder and get a umbrella with a large pole you could drill a hole in the pole and pass a cord through it to tie the umbrella when it was up .
Posted by waco72 on 05/01/14 - 6:03 PM
#4
Maybe I will just stick with a bimini. I was just seeing if anyone knew of any other products since I store boat in my garage and T-top wouldn't work and since it the shade would only be used a couple times as season. Thanks for responses
Edited by waco72 on 05/01/14 - 6:04 PM
Posted by Super Sporter on 05/01/14 - 6:22 PM
#5
I know a guy selling a bimini top on this site.
About half the price of a new one:)
Posted by Bake on 05/01/14 - 6:36 PM
#6
not to try to jump line but if waco says no could i get the info on the top. Thanks
Posted by Harvey Boysen on 05/01/14 - 8:00 PM
#7
Waco
I have a 170 with a bimini and it is great. It is really flexible. I can secure it or put it down to run. I usually take it off in the winter but in the heat of the summer it provides more shade than anything else I've looked at.
I fish inshore and offshore North, South Carolina and Texas and shade in the summer is really appreciated.
The only problem is that the system wasn't designed very well by BW and it is difficult to secure down when running or trailering.
Posted by waco72 on 05/02/14 - 8:51 AM
#8
Harvey Boysen wrote:
Waco
I have a 170 with a bimini and it is great. It is really flexible. I can secure it or put it down to run. I usually take it off in the winter but in the heat of the summer it provides more shade than anything else I've looked at.
I fish inshore and offshore North, South Carolina and Texas and shade in the summer is really appreciated.
The only problem is that the system wasn't designed very well by BW and it is difficult to secure down when running or trailering.
Thanks for the info. Just for fun I called the closest Whaler dealer and they quoted me just over $1400 to have one installed. At this point might be some wide brimmed hats for the family for now.