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Phantom · 08-16-2007, 08:09 AM

Dave --

If this is what you are reffering to --

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...&classNum=null

We have had experiance with them -- They are quite good and are very easy to put up & take down. Storage may be an issue as they are as large as a collapsed table umbrella. This could be a consideration if you have a smaller boat.

The only negative that we found is that they do not handle WIND very well. I'm not talking about a soft breeze - but if the wind kicks up they begin to be a challenge. We've had one actually invert (much like a rain umbrella) and bent permantly one of the supports. For 60-70% of your needs it's a GOOD DEAL !!

08-16-2007, 08:09 AM	#4
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Dave -- If this is what you are reffering to -- http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...&classNum=null We have had experiance with them -- They are quite good and are very easy to put up & take down. Storage may be an issue as they are as large as a collapsed table umbrella. This could be a consideration if you have a smaller boat. The only negative that we found is that they do not handle WIND very well. I'm not talking about a soft breeze - but if the wind kicks up they begin to be a challenge. We've had one actually invert (much like a rain umbrella) and bent permantly one of the supports. For 60-70% of your needs it's a GOOD DEAL !! __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*