Yep, I’m one of them. I’ve tried, just to keep the Admiral content on windless hot days, but the costly custom Bimini available for our classic boat, interferes with the traveler if forward enough to cover the majority of the cockpit, and limits the view of the windex. Generally the only coverage is for me behind the helm. We’ve experimented and struggled to find a solution we could both live with.
Recently, while walking through Sam’s Club I saw this large Umbrella hanging from the ceiling and the mind gears started turning. The umbrella is called a Sportsbrella.
We now call it the Umbremini...or Biminabrella. It is only deployed while not under sail. Ok when floating or motoring on duldrum days, takes all of 15 seconds to set up or take down, and bungee to the toe rail or lifelines. Squeezes in nicely between split back stay and traveler, also can hang free from the boom. Shade for the desiccated and rain protection for the sponges. Covers the entire cockpit. Reasonably sturdy construction.
$49.99
Recently, while walking through Sam’s Club I saw this large Umbrella hanging from the ceiling and the mind gears started turning. The umbrella is called a Sportsbrella.
We now call it the Umbremini...or Biminabrella. It is only deployed while not under sail. Ok when floating or motoring on duldrum days, takes all of 15 seconds to set up or take down, and bungee to the toe rail or lifelines. Squeezes in nicely between split back stay and traveler, also can hang free from the boom. Shade for the desiccated and rain protection for the sponges. Covers the entire cockpit. Reasonably sturdy construction.
$49.99