Shade for 35CB Cockpit

Post by **Maogwaicat** » Thu May 11, 2023 2:36 pm

Any advice for bimini top or shade for the cockpit of CB 35? I am looking if there is an off the shelf solution without going custom. I measured and it looks like 128 inches wide and 92 inches long. Last owner (Jerry Crews) apparently had a hard top that was taken down before I saw the vessel. Appreciate any advice.

Post by **Nancy** » Thu May 11, 2023 11:11 pm

I don't think you'll find anything off the shelf unless it's do-it-yourself. For a real bimini, you're looking at custom.

Last year, I was looking for something simple and inexpensive. Here's the thread:
https://albinowners.net/aog/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13831

Post by **Maogwaicat** » Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:07 pm

We are going custom. I saw the other thread discussing Custom from Boat Canvas factory, but we live in North Florida and I don't want to go to Boca. Using a local company, we arrived at a deal renewing all upholstery interior and exterior and a new enclosure for the bridge.

Post by **Nancy** » Wed Jun 07, 2023 8:16 pm

Maogwaicat wrote: ↑Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:07 pm We are going custom. I saw the other thread discussing Custom from Boat Canvas factory, but we live in North Florida and I don't want to go to Boca. Using a local company, we arrived at a deal renewing all upholstery interior and exterior and a new enclosure for the bridge.

That sounds like a really nice major upgrade! I'd love to hear more about what you're doing.

Post by **Sanatee** » Wed Jun 21, 2023 3:34 pm

We use a 6'x6' Taylormade AnchorShade umbrella and it shades the cockpit nicely when you're on the hook or in a marina. Folds up nicely and stands in the shower when we're underway or home.

Post by **Maogwaicat** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 4:02 pm

Hello Sanatee,
Thanks for the idea. I will acquire an umbrella for the time being while waiting for the rest of the project to get underway.

Bsail18@aol.com · Post by **Bsail18@aol.com** » Tue Jul 11, 2023 7:08 pm

Hello…
I purchased the Taylor sun shade ..
Just 4 connections…have each corner connected to a cleat and than a pole in the middle to adjust the heat …
Very happy with it ..great sun shade.
Easy to store and set up once you get the right tension on the corners all set ..
Can set it up in 2 minutes now ..

Bsail18@aol.com · Post by **Bsail18@aol.com** » Tue Jul 11, 2023 7:09 pm

Adjust the Height not heat…

Post by **WillieC** » Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:47 am

I do like the idea of adjusting the heat!

Post by **Maogwaicat** » Wed Jul 12, 2023 2:14 pm

Thanks, Bsail, I found your shade online, appreciate the info!

DC

Post by **Maogwaicat** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:40 am

New Interior Cushions

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Post by **Maogwaicat** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:18 pm

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Post by **Maogwaicat** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:21 pm

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And new Enclosure with new Command Bridge upholstery!

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Had interior and Command Bridge enclosure and upholstery refinished. Custom job by Scott's Upholstery in Palatka, FL.

Post by **Nancy** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:48 pm

Darryl, the new enclosure, upholstery, and cockpit shade look great!

Post by **BobHaze** » Fri Jun 21, 2024 1:31 pm

I asked the same question when we bought our 2004 35 CB and someone sent me the attached file with ideas, all obviously based on custom fabrications. It looked more expensive than we had in mind so we stuck with a Taylor Made umbrella as someone else suggested.

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