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Sun cover on the boom. A small, but very unique and useful addition to the boat.

25 October 2023 · 1 min · 5K views

What this video covers

The video is brief, but covers a two-part sun and weather protection system installed on Mirage's cockpit.0:14 A boom-mounted awning forms the overhead layer.0:14 Around the cockpit, either a mesh screen or a solid film panel can be deployed — separately or together — providing flexibility depending on conditions.0:14 The mesh is designed for sun shading, not insect screening.0:30 While underway, the side panels — described as small triangular sections — can be left in place while the main overhead portion is removed to keep lines clear and unobstructed.1:05 No brand names, dimensions, or installation hardware details appear in the video.

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