Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Advice on shade for 170 Montauk

Posted by waco72 on 05/02/14 - 8:51 AM
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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.