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Hi All,

New to the site and happy to be here. I've got a 2003 15' 150 Sport and I'm considering ways to get some shade on the bow. My wife and I are expecting our first and so some extra shade is a must for when we just drop anchor and hang out. I already have a Bimini top.

I've seen some Whalers with half-shell bow covers, but I don't need it underway and don't want to get that much in the way of being able to anchor. I'm looking at a Taylor Made Anchorshade III in 6'x6' (only size I've seen).

Does anyone have any experience or thoughts on this shade or anything else I should try?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

Best,
Eric

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Welcome aboard WhalerCentral Eric.

You might have to have one custom made something like shown in the link below.
http://www.millscanvas.com/frame_inde...index2.htm

I don't see anything available for your model except the Suntop.
http://www.millscanvas.com/cfm/pictur...p%20up.jpg

The Suntop does slide forward and then folds forward so don't know if some sort of adjustment might give you some forward shade?
http://www.millscanvas.com/cfm/pictur...folded.jpg

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This is what I did Ina pinch last summer, I just bought some rip,stop black material at the local craft and sewing store for $10 and used some spring loaded clamps I had lying around my shop, this spring we will sew on some straps and buckles, the bow at the front is part of the old Mills bow shelter.

Picture 1

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Picture 2