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2023 OWNER’S MANUAL
Operation
After you have assembled and deployed the side shades, you
may want to adjust the coverage angle depending on the time of
day. A lower coverage angle, for example, will benefit passengers
at hours when the sun appears lower in the sky. To adjust the
coverage angle, locate the trigger on the center support pole; then,
pressing down on the trigger, extend or retract the pole as needed.
In addition to modifying the coverage angle, you will sometimes
need to position the bimini side shades fully upright when docking
the boat. This will ensure clearance and prevent collision with
onshore objects, such as fueling stations. To prepare the side
shades for docking, follow the steps listed below:
1. Undo the bow cleat strap.
2. Without removing the pin from the jaw slide, draw the center pole
towards you, upright against the bimini frame.
3. Keep the center support pole upright against the bimini frame. Use
a slip lock to buckle the center pole around the tower leg. Tighten
and adjust the slip lock as needed.
4. The side shades are now prepared for safe docking. They should
resemble the example pictured below.
Additional Information
Owners and operators should keep the following in mind before
using the bimini side shades. On all powerboats under 39.4 feet
in length (12 meters), it is required by the U.S. Coast Guard that
the masthead light should cover 225 degrees and remain visible
for 2 nautical miles. When the bimini side shades are deployed
fully upright against the boat, the masthead light is obstructed,
potentially violating the U.S.C.G.’s rule on this matter.
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