Stern Umbrella options for my 282?

[cmattj]

Now that it locks.. let’s get crazy and add thumbscrews.. but first we need it thicker for tapping as I opted not to epoxy a thin inside nut.

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With the slip end glued on its Time to tap for the screws.
Using 1/4-20 and a #7 bit it was as easy as tapping plastic. Never mind but don’t run your tap all the way through like a thread chaser. You want some tension.
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So there we have it !! locked and installed. I have rubber o-rings at the base to absorb any movement.
Next is to throw a umbrella at it!!
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[Big Block Power]

Let's see the twins at full throttle with the umbrella up at wot. It will be just like your drag racing days. Lol

[cmattj]

I went with a rectangular 9x7 as I measured the centerline and felt with teathers and the thumbscrews it would be successful in staying.
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Lowered it 6 inches to have it in line with the forward Bimini.
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So special thanks for Lottohead for the thread.
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Special thanks to Ytmsn!! the idea man whom we all know can conjer up some great ideas!
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Special thanks to Sliderule who can make everything look easy with his brilliant fabrication and tutorial! .
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And let’s not forget the special thanks to Cobalt.. For offering a good idea at a ridiculous price point, as to create what we have here with all of us!!

[cmattj]

Let's see the twins at full throttle with the umbrella up at wot. It will be just like your drag racing days. Lol

Always inspiring me!! Remember you told I couldn’t do without it looking awful? Yeah you were right pal!
I’m adding small teathers between the two canopies. I’m suprised how solid it fits but now that the prototype has been engineered I’m ready to convert it to chromoly . Maybe not

[Big Block Power]

Why do I see you like this.

[Ytmsn]

Good job Matt! And it looks factory.
On hot days you'll love hanging out under the shade. We use ours all the time.

[Cobalt262]

You're inspiring Matt!

Thanks

[cmattj]

You're inspiring Matt!

Thanks

Thanks.. just passing the insperation onward!

Good job Matt! And it looks factory.
On hot days you'll love hanging out under the shade. We use ours all the time.

Yeah buddy exactly! Just following your lead! As we’ve discovered those no breeze 100 degrees days alot , it will allow the back platform and sun pad to be a comfort zone!

Why do I see you like this.

I think you take it down underway or when backing into the garage. I’ll check the instructions

[slideruleracer]

Hey guys! Great job Matt! I am starting to work on a 262/282 prototype this week. It's going to be aluminum as the stainless tubing in that size was off the hook expensive - I'm looking to keep the pricing in the same ballpark as the R series version. I may have some questions soon about certain details or market preferences, so I'll keep you all posted. Sorry that I didn't pickup on this thread sooner.. I've been awol on CC for a few weeks.

[AsLan7]

I went with a rectangular 9x7 as I measured the centerline and felt with teathers and the thumbscrews it would be successful in staying.
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Lowered it 6 inches to have it in line with the forward Bimini.
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So special thanks for Lottohead for the thread.
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Special thanks to Ytmsn!! the idea man whom we all know can conjer up some great ideas!
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Special thanks to Sliderule who can make everything look easy with his brilliant fabrication and tutorial! .
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And let’s not forget the special thanks to Cobalt.. For offering a good idea at a ridiculous price point, as to create what we have here with all of us!!

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That really is some fine work there Matt. Congrats to all who made this device come alive. Quite honestly, it looks factory OEM....with a beautiful model to promote it on the brochure!

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[slideruleracer]

Matt - can you give me some details about the o-ring? I noticed on the ski pylon there is a black donut around the tube about 6-8" from the bottom.. is that inside of the bore or above the bore when it is deployed? How is the ski pylon prevented from rattling?

Oh - one other question.. When you insert the umbrella, does it sit on the post that goes into the stair step barrel cam? If not, how does it avoid it? If so, does it worry you that the umbrella might deform the post?

Thanks!!

[cmattj]

Matt - can you give me some details about the o-ring? I noticed on the ski pylon there is a black donut around the tube about 6-8" from the bottom.. is that inside of the bore or above the bore when it is deployed? How is the ski pylon prevented from rattling?

Oh - one other question.. When you insert the umbrella, does it sit on the post that goes into the stair step barrel cam? If not, how does it avoid it? If so, does it worry you that the umbrella might deform the post?

Thanks!!

Hey pal. The black or ring seems to hover at the swim platform for no reason that I can see other that a shield for water intrusion. As mine has a gap and is tight to move and sits at or above . Possibly fitted it would preload the cam lock .

The cut for the key way is “ spin the tube until drops on the cam dowel “ then a clockwise twist until it drops again. It could have a different cut for this application but using the O.E pattern was easier.

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Option for the barrel cam not getting pounded by the umbrella would be to put a interior sub floor or weld a tube just above the key way cut out? I believe 1.5 pole clears it. But that would be a good add to insure not mushrooming the top of it.

I’m out of town now but can take a look this weekend to make sure.

[LOTOHEAD]

Awesome work guys!! These prototypes look awesome. LOTO on a hot summer day with no breeze can be brutal. First time I cove out with one of these I'm gonna need an order form for you guys.

[slideruleracer]

Hey pal. The black or ring seems to hover at the swim platform for no reason that I can see other that a shield for water intrusion. As mine has a gap and is tight to move and sits at or above . Possibly fitted it would preload the cam lock .

The cut for the key way is “ spin the tube until drops on the cam dowel “ then a clockwise twist until it drops again. It could have a different cut for this application but using the O.E pattern was easier.

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Option for the barrel cam not getting pounded by the umbrella would be to put a interior sub floor or weld a tube just above the key way cut out? I believe 1.5 pole clears it. But that would be a good add to insure not mushrooming the top of it.

I’m out of town now but can take a look this weekend to make sure.

That would be great.. I have just a couple of measurement requests:
1 - What is the ID of the receiver hole? It looks like your ABS version is a larger OD than the 2" factory OEM version and you still used an O-ring to help it stay in place. If I made a collar on the tube to prevent slop I'd want it to fit snug in the reciever, hence the question.

2 - How high is it from the bottom of the receiver hole to the surface of the swim platform? My 262/282 aluminum adapter tubes were going to be 18" long and I'm trying to make sure that is tall enough. It looks like your ABS version is quite a bit taller than that.

Thanks a bunch!

And yes - my plan was indeed to weld a cross bar through the tube to support the weight of the umbrella tube above the barrel cam follower. That way there is no risk of anybody bending the receiver follower if they drop a heavy umbrella down the adapter tube.

[cmattj]

That would be great.. I have just a couple of measurement requests:
1 - What is the ID of the receiver hole? It looks like your ABS version is a larger OD than the 2" factory OEM version and you still used an O-ring to help it stay in place. If I made a collar on the tube to prevent slop I'd want it to fit snug in the reciever, hence the question.

2 - How high is it from the bottom of the receiver hole to the surface of the swim platform? My 262/282 aluminum adapter tubes were going to be 18" long and I'm trying to make sure that is tall enough. It looks like your ABS version is quite a bit taller than that.

Thanks a bunch!

And yes - my plan was indeed to weld a cross bar through the tube to support the weight of the umbrella tube above the barrel cam follower. That way there is no risk of anybody bending the receiver follower if they drop a heavy umbrella down the adapter tube.

Hey buddy. So I’m going to give you what I have and in 4 post ( because I can’t figure out more than 3 pics) I’ll give you some intel.
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1st the OE Tube and the hard rubber or phenolic o ring on the tube.
Since it hovers and hard to move, my thoughts are it’s only purpose is to prevent the Tube from moving while stowed.