Budget Sunshade

[HangOutdoors]

@zipper Maybe these would work. I have the Amarine ones that are mounted to my tower and I am very pleased with the quality.

Amazon.com: Amarine Made (Set of 2) Heavy Duty Stainless Steel 316 Deluxe Rod Holders with Drain, Flush Mount Fishing Rod Pole Holders, 15 Degree : Sports & Outdoors

 

[zipper]

Similar to the one I installed on the sailboat, mine had a cover. I think this was it. Nope! Was not ordered from amazon. Pretty sure I got it here. Attwood Standard Series Rod Holder - 15 Degree - Black Insert - 66363-7 | Anchor Express

 

[HangOutdoors]

Similar to the one I installed on the sailboat, mine had a cover. Looking for info.

I like the sound of a cover on them. I think I would be looking for 15 degree ones. Actually I will be on a slop back there so maybe the 90 degree ones. Like this?

Amazon.com: Amarine Made 90 Degree Stainless Heavy Duty Flush Mount UV Resistant Rod Holder with Black PVC Cap and Liner- 7745-90 : Sports & Outdoors

 

[HangOutdoors]

The problem is, I have to kind of guess how big of the shade I will need. Then I have to kind of mock a pole. I would be either putting the rod holders. 2 would be an optimum location. 1 would also be ok. 4 i think is to low and 3 is where we step getting on the boat.

I am going to get the angle of 1 and 2 roughly off the boat. Perhaps a 15 degree angled toward the front of the boat would work as well. that way it would provide me adequate angle but not be overly steep.

Any thoughts?

 

[jmargo]

Ok im on the boat now with the home depot shade. Whoever ordered one send it back now. The Poles were not broken but the shade itself is not 5x6, more like a 4x5 and the underside is flaking off! The top is like a nice canvas material but the bottom is garbage. I love the concept and will be ordering a different version.

Great....I wonder if these have been sitting in a warehouse somewhere. Mine arrives today.

 

[1WetBoat]

Just received mine. Poles are in good shape, no cracks or dings on them. Plastic pieces on the poles aren't cracked and work to tighten the poles.
The shade is as others have stated, flaking a bit also.
However, I'm going to keep it and see how well it works first. It came with a sort of netted carry bag kinda thing that fits the shade but not the poles.

When I get a chance to try it out I will report back on here.

 

[HangOutdoors]

How do you think the poles are going to stay stationary in the back? I need to get up to Home Depot.

 

[1WetBoat]

How do you think the poles are going to stay stationary in the back? I need to get up to Home Depot.

There are 2 sets of cupholders in the back of the AR250, so I'm going to try that first and see if i can make it work. They are where your #3 and # 4 are on your diagram. Not sure how that is going to go but I'm gonna try. The rear straps tie into the rear cleats for tension and the shade itself gives it tension in the opposite direction, it might work.
Worse case scenario I replace the cupholders with the combo rod/cup holders instead.

 

[Emptytemples]

The oceansouth one really looks like the way to go and just replacing the upper swim platform with 15 degree rodholders. It stinks the bimini on these boats is so short.

 

[AZMark]

Would love to see actual photo's on one of our Yamaha's with how it attaches to the existing Bimini/Tower and how it stays spread in back without a horizontal bar.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/my-awesome-shade.19699/

Not the same shade but same concept. Harder to do on the 21’ boats since we can’t just swap in a rod holder/cup holder.

 

[VitaminSea]

Not sure if any of these cup/rod holders would fit…

https://mateseries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/MateSeriesBrochure-6.5.18.pdf

 

[AZMark]

Not sure if any of these cup/rod holders would fit…

https://mateseries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/MateSeriesBrochure-6.5.18.pdf

They will not on the 21’ like mine. The hull is too shallow inside where they mount.

 

[CraigAR]

I bought some plastic rod/cup holder combo (15°) replacements with a drain nipple and the matching stainless steel covers (they're heavy duty) and swapped out my lower cup holders. They would not fit in my upper swim deck location holders. They dropped right in the lowers but the screw holes did not line up. I just pre drilled them before screwing in. 2017 ar240. I think I'm going to order from Oceansouth. I was looking under the hardtop section for a bigger shade, possibly size 9 or 10. I'm going to drop a couple broom sticks in there to measure for the length.

 

[CraigAR]

If anyone buys the above cup/rod holders and cap, they do not come with screws and the factory cup holder screw heads are too small. I used #10 3/4 stainless screws from Lowes.

 

[HangOutdoors]

https://jetboaters.net/threads/my-awesome-shade.19699/

Not the same shade but same concept. Harder to do on the 21’ boats since we can’t just swap in a rod holder/cup holder.

Yeah, I see what you are saying.

I picked up the one from Home Depot that came, haven't opened the box. Going to get on the boat this weekend in the drive and use a broomstick to determine size and angle and take some measurements. Then most likely order from OceanSouth

 

[lazergeek]

This one is a new product from them. For those of us with T tops it’s a possible choice.

T-Top Shade Extender | Oceansouth

[video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://oceansouth.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MA049-Video.mp4" autoplay="true"][/video] Elevating Your Boating Experience with Innovative Shade Solutions The Extension Kit is an easy install to extend the shaded area up to 5ft Dope Dyed Polyester...

oceansouth.us

I bought one of these a while back, and while it is a universal it does the job nicely. I‘m impressed with the materials and build quality. The straps are similar to seat belt material, very smooth and flexible.

T-Top Enclosure - Weather Protection For Console Boats

Ensure a safe boating experience with our T-Top Enclosure. Unobstructed views, easy attachment, and reinforced strength against harsh weather.

oceansouth.us

Im goingt to see if I can modify my pole setup on my OG Ocean South extention to work like the new one. That would lake like much easier. Shouldnt be to bad to do.

Thanks for the recommendation on the enclosure too. I was thinking of making one but if that one woks I will o that instead.

 

[LandSharksMom]

Haven't purchased yet for but came across these the other day. Looks like a no pole option, and less to carry around on the boat. May not help for those with the monster boats but for us little guys might be worth it.

Need to keep those pups cool!

7ft X 5Ft - SXS/ Boat Shade (site-shades.org)

 

[AZMark]

The problem is, I have to kind of guess how big of the shade I will need. Then I have to kind of mock a pole. I would be either putting the rod holders. 2 would be an optimum location. 1 would also be ok. 4 i think is to low and 3 is where we step getting on the boat.

I am going to get the angle of 1 and 2 roughly off the boat. Perhaps a 15 degree angled toward the front of the boat would work as well. that way it would provide me adequate angle but not be overly steep.

Any thoughts?

View attachment 201155

Did you ever take measurements and decide on one of these?

I was looking at mine and I think I might do the t-top extension since they are bigger and I think the taper towards the front will help me keep the fabric tighter. I was looking at the 7L x 7W at the back x 5 at the front and I think this would cover nearly all of my swim deck and still work with the poles.

I plan to use location 2 in your diagram. I pulled one of my stern speakers and looked inside - there is acoustic foam glued to the underside of that panel but otherwise it is open underneath. There is a divider wall in there as you move forward to #1 in your diagram, right in that general area.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Haven't done that yet, was on the list for the weekend

 

[zipper]

The problem is, I have to kind of guess how big of the shade I will need. Then I have to kind of mock a pole. I would be either putting the rod holders. 2 would be an optimum location. 1 would also be ok. 4 i think is to low and 3 is where we step getting on the boat.

I am going to get the angle of 1 and 2 roughly off the boat. Perhaps a 15 degree angled toward the front of the boat would work as well. that way it would provide me adequate angle but not be overly steep.

Any thoughts?

View attachment 201155

I would say, swap out the two cup holders on the lower swim platform with combo cup/rod holders, but that would be with no budget at the price of a s.s. one. Holy cow! Nothing under $100. I did see one for $98. Oh well, there is plastic.