cock pit shade?

[Jack2438]

I have a new to me, 86 Catalina 27, and found in in the v berth what I think is a cock pit sunshade, but to be honest, I haven't spent to much time trying to figure it out as of yet. It consists of two stainless steel poles, both about an inch in diameter, one is about 8 feet long, the other about 4 feet long, the ends have plastic inserts that are black in color and have holes as to thread a small diameter string thru. There is also a bundle of tent like fabric. Does any of this sound familiar? How does this hook up? I will attach a picture soon if my desciption is that poor. Thanks in advance, jack

 

[Ken]

Sounds like a Bimini

See Picture

 

[Jack2438]

Not a Bimini.

Ken, I will get a picture on line,it'not a bimini. It's some kind of cockpit shade that is used when at anchor or at the dock. but I am not sure how it hooks up. I will also look for some kind of manufacturer ID on the fabric. The picture you sent is a great looking boat,is it yours? If so, your one lucky guy! thanks, Jack

 

[Ken]

boom tent

sounds more like a boom tent, fabric goes over the boom the two poles on either end holding the tent out ties off on the four corners to the boat.

 

[Jack2438]

Eureka

Thanks Ken, the longer pole must go forward by the mast where the boat is widest and the shorter pole for the aft. I will give it a try this weekend, Thanks again, Jack