Would like to get one of those umbrella type biminis for sun escape when parked or rafting up - Anyone know where or recommendations. Thanks. Ted.

"google' ANCHOR SHADE and go from there. I have two of those and they are very nice units.

I got my Anchor Shade at West Marine, I think it was about $140 or so, don't remember the exact price.

I seem to remember the Anchor Shades sold for $199 but go on sale fairly often at $149.....and we love ours!!!!

If anyone finds or has a Purple one, please let me know. They don't make them anymore, and I'd like one. I already have a white one.

West marine was 140 last year

www.lostbwana.com

A much heavier duty rig than anchor shade, and less money.

I had a Lost Bwana; and I gave it to a friend with a 7' beam boat. It is heavier duty; BUT because its heavier, it does not open as wide as the Anchorshade; even though they claim to have the same size square material. The Lost Bwana has more of a tent shape, and did not cover as much of the cockpit as I liked.

There are two generations of Anchorshades. The first ones were a bit flimsy.

The second ones have vents in the actual shade material to alleviate wind gust lifts; and the supports are built a bit stronger.

That's what I was thinking. Just go by your local West Marine.

boatersworld had the best deal a couple of years ago, free shipping. I have a white one, excellent for offshore boats