The ShipShade sun shade umbrella for yachts and boats
I have a sun umbrella for use on yachts or boats known as The ShipShade. This retails new at £ with/ without p&p depending on the retailer. Includes a 183cm ShipShade Umbrella, 20cm Winch Handle, beach umbrella converter and Carrying Bag (but not the deck fitting for boats without a winch, which would have to be purchased separately for £15). It is a blue and white striped umbrella on a white metal pole with an additional pole which locks in on a clamp. The height of the umbrella can be adjusted up and down using the clamp to lock it into its new position, The extension pole is open at the end and fits over the winch handle. The umbrella can be quickly mounted by inserting the winch handle into a winch or deck fitting (which would have to be purchased separately), attaching the umbrella, adjusting it for direction and height of canopy with the easy to use headtilt and pole clamp systems. The umbrella tilts just above the umbrella spoke lock so you can adjust it as the sun moves position (see photos). The corrosion resistant and shower proof umbrella is self-protecting when it’s windy, with a UVF and water resistant fabric for protection. You can also use your ShipShade umbrella off your boat too. Simply re-insert the protective plastic cone (also included) into the end of the tube and the ShipShade doubles up as a great beach or garden umbrella. All packs away into the carry bag which has a handle and a drawstring fastening. This is about 8 years old and bought for our boat when Mum was on board but this was very infrequent so probably used no more than 10 times. Sat in storage the remainder of the time. No marks or damage apart from a tiny little bit of rust at the end of the extensions pole (where it sits over the winch handle). Comes from a smoke and pet free home. Read More