Oceansouth T-Top Extension

The day I order this, the seller had the items shipped. I don't mean they printed a shipping label. It was picked up by the carrier same day. I also live in the same state as this seller which I'm sure makes it quicker, but received the shade kit the next day. It is made well and is easy to setup. The SS poles seem well made and sturdy. Very happy with the T-Top shade kit and the quick expedite of the order.

I would say one this cover is one of the best things I have bought for my boat. It is super easy to put it, probably takes about 5 minutes or less (the first time you have to get the ties right and figure it out), and it is a true life saver here in the Florida Keys. Now my family and I can be at the sandbar for hours and not get fried and miserable. It really is easy to put up, now the kids can do it themselves, and keeps the whole aft area of the boat under shade. I have not kept it on underway, so I cannot confirm that it stays on while the boat is moving but I would be willing to bet that under 8 or 10 mph if it is tied down well it probably would stay on. We are just using it when we are anchored or staying somewhere, but it works great. Hopefully it holds up for a long time. Definately recommend.

The Good - Super quick shipping. Received 2 days after ordering. Great shade and easy set up. Heavy duty telescoping poles. Shade is made of a seemingly durable material with nice finished edges and eyeloops. Doubles as an amazing cockpit cover. I added caribener clips also for quick setup after reading other user reviews.The Negative - This shade absolutely needs a minimum of 2 more straps on the front edge. It only has 2 straps(1 each corner) and it sags down in the middle. 2 more straps would have been perfection. I will be adding 2 more straps to keep it from sagging and flapping in the wind.All in all it's a great item at a good price. Definitely gets the job done keeping us out of the Florida sun.

I am vacationing in the keys. I ordered this June 21st and it said it would be delivered on June 29th. I got it the next day, June 22nd! I have a 22 foot boat. It fits perfectly and you can drive around with it up. GReat product and great service!

Worked out good for bow cushions sun shade. Originally quoted $3,000 by dealer or $1,000 by canvas installer.Need rod holders and Seasuckers. Extra $150.

Seems good quality for the materials used. The directions are one page with not very good insight. Also, how to measure for your boat should be more straightforward with better directions. Mine arrived larger than listed so sending back for a smaller one since it sagged a lot. Overall, this is a high quality awning.

So I'm pretty happy with the quality of the poles and the fabric itself. I will have to have it modified since it is a bit longer than I needed for my boat but the company doesn't offer a custom order option. In fact, it is very likely that all of them would need customization based on the fact that very few boats will have the exact dimensions needed to make these fit perfectly. My biggest comment (and why I didn't give it 5 stars) is that the strap system used to hold these is really stupid and cumbersome. They should provide quick connect snap buckles so once you get this adjusted, all you have to do is simply snap it in place. As it is, you have to feed the straps through the buckle each time... really dumb. Also it would be much better if they added 2 more straps at the front to really hold it nicely at the back of the T-Top to prevent sagging.

I bought the 6 x 7 to attached to my tower. the cons -- It only came with 2 straps at the front so i had to add some to secure it to my tower. More straps at the front of the canvas would have made this product better. Also I found the straps are too short to secure to the loops at the stern as I wanted to have my cleats free for docking. I extended the straps with triglides and used a carabiner for a quick connect/disconnect. I found it inconvenient to keep taking the straps off the tension triglide to hook to the rear canvas loops so i used a carabiner for a quick connect/disconnect here as well. I also added loops to the rear of the canvas with split stainless steel rings for future use is case i want to tie down with a bungee cord at the stern. Pros -- Overall the product is well made and good quality materials. Good stainless steel poles with rod holder inserts that fills up the hole opening. It works much better for me now with a tighter fit. I just hope i can buy the hard plastic clamp parts that are on the poles in the future when they break. I am sure in time, i will need them.