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Good Day: We are sailing our 48′ ketch up the Hudson into Canada this summer. We keep the boat in Elbow Cay in the Bahamas and plan to pull the masts in Albany. <\/p>\n

I’ve seen awnings that don’t need to be supported by halyards. I’ve seen them supported with frames made with PVC pipe. Any idea who sells or might have plans for such an awning? <\/p>\n

Do you sell or are you aware of any videos that might be of interest to us for this trip? Kindest regards, Steve<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hi Steve: There are lots of ways of making awnings over the cockpit without support. We typically have brackets mounted on the coamings of our designs for this purpose, and of course there are lots of ways to rig a “Bimini” top. But once you get forward of the cockpit it gets more difficult.<\/p>\n

As a quick approach, the one idea that comes to mind is to get some inexpensive aluminum pipe and drop it over (or seize it next to) the lifeline stanchions. You would then probably need fore-and-aft guys, as well as something making an “X” across the boat to keep the awning from racking. <\/p>\n

There is a large section on awning design and construction in Offshore Cruising Encyclopedia where you might get some ideas. Regards–Steve<\/p>\n

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