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Shademate Rain Shield For Bimini/Hard Tops

Item # 20185
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Key Features

  • Allows you to steer through the worst of storms

  • Attaches to existing bimini or hard top

  • All mounting hardware included


Our Price   $119.99

Availability: In Stock

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Product Description
marine_mooring Strong enough to withstand even a driving rain, the Shademate rain shield allows you to steer through the worst of storms. Constructed of durable 20-gauge clear marine plastic and polyester framing. Attaches to existing bimini or hard top with turnbuckles and snaps. Rugged webbing straps with cam-lock buckles fasten to rails for added strength and stability. All mounting hardware included. 5'H x 8'W (bottom) X 7'W (top).

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Marine MooringShademate Rain Shield For Bimini/Hard Tops
 
3.6

(based on 17 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Well built / quality (12)
  • Easy to use (11)
  • Attractive (10)
  • Easy to install (9)

Cons

  • Poor design (5)
  • Difficult to install (3)

Best Uses

  • Pontoon boats (11)
  • Large boats (3)
  • Small boats (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Recreational (9), Advanced (5), Casual/ recreational (3)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (5)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

I don't know how I've made it without it

Not just for the rain. The Shademate Rain Sheild is great for those cool nights coming back from the marina. No more freezing as you hurry home. Does not hender vision day or night...Read complete review

Not just for the rain. The Shademate Rain Sheild is great for those cool nights coming back from the marina. No more freezing as you hurry home. Does not hender vision day or night. Great product!!!

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Installation hardware difficult to apply

The self-drilling/self-tapping screws would not screw into our stainless steel top frame. They would probably work well in aluminum. Even when we pre-drilled holes, the screw threads stripped out. Bigger pre-drilled holes ...Read complete review

The self-drilling/self-tapping screws would not screw into our stainless steel top frame. They would probably work well in aluminum. Even when we pre-drilled holes, the screw threads stripped out. Bigger pre-drilled holes would not retain the screws (that are integral with the snaps). It would also be helpful to include some brass grommets to help hold down the rain curtain at the bottom. The two velcro straps are not enough.

Reviewed by 17 customers

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10/22/2012
 
4.0

I would buy this product again

By Sea Fox

from Reliance, Va.

About Me Advanced

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Easy To Install
  • Easy To Use
  • Quality Construction

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Large Boats

    Comments about Marine Mooring Shademate Rain Shield For Bimini/Hard Tops:

    The only improvement that I would recommend is to make available tie downs along the bottom o the shield.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    6/11/2012

    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Easy to Install; bit small for pontoon

    By Ken

    from Smith Mountain Lake, VA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Install
    • Easy To Use
    • Quality Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Pontoon Boats
      • Small Boats

      Comments about Marine Mooring Shademate Rain Shield For Bimini/Hard Tops:

      Good quality plastic window with strong grommets and canvass edging. After pre-drilling holes for screws, everything went together easily. I wish they offered a size specifically for pontoons: should be at least 8.5 feet wide and 7 feet long with ties at bottom. Wind and rain will still intrude around edges, but even so, it's a big improvement on the water on those foul days.
      It folds up easily for storing, but take care not to crease the clear plastic or it may crack.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      6/7/2012
       
      5.0

      Good product

      By sas

      from Greenville, SC

      About Me Advanced

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attractive Design
      • Easy To Install
      • Easy To Use
      • Quality Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Pontoon Boats

        Comments about Marine Mooring Shademate Rain Shield For Bimini/Hard Tops:

        This product worked for me with some alterations. My pontoon is big, the last fastener on each side did not fit my Bimini top. The straps were too short to fasten to the rails like I wanted them to, so I added a piece of strap and it works fine.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        6/23/2011
         
        4.0

        Easy to install

        By Weeknwalley

        from Coast of Washington

        About Me Advanced

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Easy To Install

        Cons

        • Poor Design

        Best Uses

        • Pontoon Boats

        Comments about Marine Mooring Shademate Rain Shield For Bimini/Hard Tops:

        As most everyone else said, this item is not wide enough. Most pontoons are 8ft. wide and this item is only 7ft. or less. I still installed it but have not used it in the rain yet. It looks good and installed very easily.

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        • No

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        9/5/2010

        (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Read carefully !

        By Wardog

        from Alexandria Bay , New York

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Marine Mooring Shademate Rain Shield For Bimini/Hard Tops:

              this is a thick , well constructed and easy to install product ... however , it was not meant for my boat !!! Read the measurements and measure you boat carefully !!!

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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              • Q:

                need wind shield for1994 center con stratus boat 19.1ft do you stock and what the price
                Asked on 6/3/2012 by george from greenville,sc

                1 answer

                • Staff Reviewer

                  A:

                  You should google taylormade systems for windshield replacement

                  Answered on 10/1/2012 by Justin from Overton's

              • Q:

                I need a replacement windshield for a Ray Craft 1994 Special edition Bass Boat. Driver side only.
                Asked on 5/25/2012 by Anonymous

                0 answers

              • Q:

                I HAVE AN 1995 CENTER CONSOLE HARD TOP RABALO. I NEED AN ENCLOSURE. CAN YOU HELP?
                Asked on 5/12/2012 by Anonymous

                0 answers

              • Q:

                Can you also buy side and back rain shield pieces.

                Thanks
                Jan
                Asked on 5/15/2011 by Anonymous from Kentucky

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              • Q:

                This is about what I need for my pontoon boat but before I would purchase it I need to measure my pontoon area from the front bimini top to the rails to see how much it will actually cover. I looked at this product in several different websites but the size is inconsistent. Overton's describes the size as 5'H x 7'W at top x 8'W at bottom. On the Amazon website it describes the size as 41" x 7' x 7', even though Overton's is the supplier. Can you clear this discrepancy regarding the size please. Thanks.
                Asked on 3/29/2010 by Steve from Granbury, Texas

                1 answer

                • A:

                  A tough fit for an 8' beam.......so I would guess it is closer to 7'.

                  Answered on 6/13/2010 by Masher from Lake Ozarks

              • Q:

                Is there any way to apply this shield when needed without hardware but maybe improving the strapping?
                Frank
                Asked on 1/9/2010 by Frank from Lake Ozark

                2 answers

                • CUSTOMER CARE

                  A:

                  it could be possible but you would have to modify it on your won, thus voiding the warranty.

                  Answered on 1/14/2010 by Bob from Overton's Tech

                • VERIFIED BUYER

                  A:

                  I believe there is depending on the vessel you operate. I just received the shield and I am working on that idea myself.

                  Answered on 2/12/2010 by Parrot Head from Harris Neck, Georgia

              • Q:

                Will this work on regular boats, such as V-bottoms or is it only made for pontoons?
                Asked on 10/10/2009 by Anonymous

                1 answer

                • VERIFIED BUYER

                  A:

                  yes i have it on a center console

                  Answered on 10/26/2009 by j5nj from central nj

              • Q:

                I'm a little confused about installation. It sound like it should just strap and snap on to existing top and rails. But a couple on comments talk about how difficult it is to install requiring drilling holes etc. What is required to install?
                Asked on 9/1/2009 by ready to buy from new jersey

                1 answer

                • CUSTOMER CARE

                  A:

                  This item does come with it's own snaps that do have to be installed. So some drilling is required.

                  Answered on 9/2/2009 by Chad @ Overton's from Greenville, NC

              • Q:

                I own a 21' and a 17' skiff. Both have standard bimini tops. I live in Florida and this seems like a great idea for those unexpected thunder storms. Once the hardware is installed how easy is it to pop on the shield? I wouldn't want it attached all the time. Can you purchase additional hardware to move it from boat to boat? I don't really understand how the bottom attaches to the boat. Lot's of questions but I've been thinking about how to attach a clear shower curtain for emegencies. The rain hurts when you are full throttle trying to get out of the lightning.
                Asked on 8/20/2009 by Susan from Homosassa, FL

                1 answer

                • CUSTOMER CARE

                  A:

                  The shield attaches around the bimini top's tubing with nylon straps at the top of the shield and at the bottom for maximum adjustably for many different boats. You simply put the long end of the strap up through the first side of the buckle and down through the second side of the buckle and pull the strap tight. You need something that you can wrap the straps around at the bottom of the shield. Very easy to get on and off, and the straps are attached to the shield so there is not other hardware needed to take the shield to a different bimini top.

                  Answered on 9/14/2009 by JUSTIN from OVERTONS TECHNICIAN

              • Q:

                Does this product have clip on sides, so that it can enclose the sides?
                Asked on 7/7/2009 by missy from colorado springs, co

                1 answer

                • VERIFIED BUYER

                  A:

                  Missy, No clip on sides. but you really don't need it. when underway, if it's raining, there is very little blow in. Great Product!!

                  Answered on 8/11/2009 by Dave's Crab Shack from Boone Lake, Blountville, TN
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