Hi, boys and girls. Long time no see.
To refresh memories, I have a tiny 8' wood pram, oar-powered because I ain't got no title and there's no VIN on the boat to even attempt to get a title anyway--used in the freshwater Everglades only (for now).
All-year boating down here of course (sorry, Michiganers), but the summer heat is a *****, and our summer is March through December. (HAH!) So, I've wanted to jerry-rig SOME sort of canopy protection to use at least when anchored, but since I'm rowing anyway, I can use it during the whole "voyage" if the winds cooperate.
I had a home-built plan in mind, but since I did the plan, I know it was going to stink. (I'm not that brilliant of an engineer.) Fortunately, I FINALLY found something that will work for my purposes, and CHEAP.
It's a quick set-up canopy for a picnic table:
Full link to the site and specs:
ShelterLogic ShadeLogic Quick Clamp Canopy with Tilt-Mount
The fabric is a light tan, regardless of what the photo shows, but the main thing is the mechanics. All I have to do is permanently mount the two base clamps bow and stern, and then just insert the main assembly with fabric cover as needed. (And I can even replace the fabric per needs.)
Plus, she TILTS, so depending on how I'm anchored, my arse is covered. Height is also extremely adjustable.
With my tiny boat, this is going to hopefully provide unparalleled coverage, with tons to spare. Of course, rain situations will drastically affect my mileage, but this is really for sun protection anyway.
I have no idea FOR SURE how this will play out in the end, but for the price and its mechanics, it's worth a shot. I know it's going to look ridiculous, but if it keeps me cool while sucking down the Buds, who cares?
To refresh memories, I have a tiny 8' wood pram, oar-powered because I ain't got no title and there's no VIN on the boat to even attempt to get a title anyway--used in the freshwater Everglades only (for now).
All-year boating down here of course (sorry, Michiganers), but the summer heat is a *****, and our summer is March through December. (HAH!) So, I've wanted to jerry-rig SOME sort of canopy protection to use at least when anchored, but since I'm rowing anyway, I can use it during the whole "voyage" if the winds cooperate.
I had a home-built plan in mind, but since I did the plan, I know it was going to stink. (I'm not that brilliant of an engineer.) Fortunately, I FINALLY found something that will work for my purposes, and CHEAP.
It's a quick set-up canopy for a picnic table:
Full link to the site and specs:
ShelterLogic ShadeLogic Quick Clamp Canopy with Tilt-Mount
The fabric is a light tan, regardless of what the photo shows, but the main thing is the mechanics. All I have to do is permanently mount the two base clamps bow and stern, and then just insert the main assembly with fabric cover as needed. (And I can even replace the fabric per needs.)
Plus, she TILTS, so depending on how I'm anchored, my arse is covered. Height is also extremely adjustable.
With my tiny boat, this is going to hopefully provide unparalleled coverage, with tons to spare. Of course, rain situations will drastically affect my mileage, but this is really for sun protection anyway.
I have no idea FOR SURE how this will play out in the end, but for the price and its mechanics, it's worth a shot. I know it's going to look ridiculous, but if it keeps me cool while sucking down the Buds, who cares?
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