Unfortunately the UV rays killed the hood here in the Marquesas. But 11/2 years every day in the blazing sun....
The sun has just killed our hood. At first she began to let the rain go, and shortly afterwards she got the first tears. The hood has been used in the tropics for 11/2 years. The hood had rain and mosquitoes and was used 24 hours x 365 Tg. Wind, rare rain and lots of sun have cost her life now. We order again 2, but the new, if installed, will cover with some fabric. This is simply possible and will certainly prolong life. But here in the tropics this is certainly necessary, which here everything goes, really everything from the sun broken.
I use the part on the rather windless Lake Constance and would never want to miss it. Even on very hot summer days, the hood ensures air movement below deck. At night we had to close the hatch, because it was too drafty in the foredeck berth. Of course, it only works on the anchor when the bow is in the wind. The hood is not cheap, but worth the money. The workmanship is fine. The grille slows down the movement of the air significantly and also keeps out light rain. The attachment takes place on the handrail next to the hatch. Since you have to come up with something, but should be feasible with any boat.
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Marc S.
6/24/2014
Verified purchase
Variant:
46509
Not yet tried in real. -It seems bulky to store folded -Set fragile \ r \ n- Quality of type \ "Chinese \" \ r \ n- Translation of installation instructions = laughable