JA> Yeah, I kinda found that out. I've been to Lake Ray Hubbard, Lake
 JA> Lavon and Lake Texoma here in Texas and have been gathering a lot of
 JA> information.
Excuse me for butting in on someone elses replys, but I see you are in
Texas, Well almost.   With the good sun hours, it is my suggestion
that you get the largest canopy for the boat that they make, even if
it is special order.  It sounds as if you will be using the boat a lot
and the sun protection is invaluable to extend the number of enjoyable
hours you will have on the boat.  You will get enough sun without
direct exposure as it is.    Our Deck Boat is 18" long and the canopy
is 14'.  We even drap sheets off of the sides when the sun gets at a
low angle in the evening just before sunset. It is not as much the
direct sun as it is the refelection off of the water.  It makes eating
dinner more pleasureable after being in the warm weather all day..
Regards Joe
... I'm not a pack rat!  I prefer "archivist."
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