MtB Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Hi everyone, Now with the weather being what it's been this summer (and last), we've had plenty of cruising hours with one or the other of us holding the umbrella whilst the other steers. However, we've seen number of narrowboats cruising with umbrellas neatly fixed to the roof of the boat or the sliding hatch but not had the opportunity to ask the owners for a closer look. Is there a commercially available bracket or device for fixing an umbrella to a narrowboat, or do I need to design/devise my own? Does anybody here have an umbrella-holding device? What do you have? Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesman Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Hi everyone, Now with the weather being what it's been this summer (and last), we've had plenty of cruising hours with one or the other of us holding the umbrella whilst the other steers. However, we've seen number of narrowboats cruising with umbrellas neatly fixed to the roof of the boat or the sliding hatch but not had the opportunity to ask the owners for a closer look. Is there a commercially available bracket or device for fixing an umbrella to a narrowboat, or do I need to design/devise my own? Does anybody here have an umbrella-holding device? What do you have? Cheers, Mike We have a round tube welded to the hatch which we can slot in the umbrella handle. we hold it in position with a bunge cord. The umbrella we have is from Nauticalia a two person job and will withstand a gale..! Cost £29/95 and well worth it. Cheers Dalesman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB Willawaw Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 We use a golfing umbrella and the same securing method as you. An open ended tube welded on to a flat piece of steel, with two screw clamps would probably do it. Haven't found anything commercially available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...and Jumble too Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Picked up a nice Brolly holder in a charity shop... cost me a pound. Apparantly it's designed to fasten to a golf trolley. Brolle handle drops into a cup and held firmly with a pinch screw. Held on by two screws and adjusts to all angles to adapt to prevailing winds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big COL Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 (edited) Hi everyone, Now with the weather being what it's been this summer (and last), we've had plenty of cruising hours with one or the other of us holding the umbrella whilst the other steers. However, we've seen number of narrowboats cruising with umbrellas neatly fixed to the roof of the boat or the sliding hatch but not had the opportunity to ask the owners for a closer look. Is there a commercially available bracket or device for fixing an umbrella to a narrowboat, or do I need to design/devise my own? Does anybody here have an umbrella-holding device? What do you have? Cheers, Mike Hi Mike There is one that I can think of that would fit or could be easily adapted to fit. They are made to fit on the powa- caddy electric golf trolley. Any well stocked golf equipment shop or the pro shops on the golf courses will have them. Have a look on Powa_caddy web site. I am almost certain that there will be other makes of golf trolleys that will make a similar holder. Fore right Big Col Edited September 7, 2008 by Big COL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amwris Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Hi I saw a commercially available device in the bag of one of the canal mags. It attaches to the tiller arm and allows a rotary dryer or umbrella to be attached. I'll dig the details out later. cheers Phil Hi I saw a commercially available device in the back of one of the canal mags. It attaches to the tiller arm and allows a rotary dryer or umbrella to be attached. I'll dig the details out later. cheers Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...and Jumble too Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 This is similar to what I've been using ! Have a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Orentas Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 There was a similar topic very recently. http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php...tart=#entry4559 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Not exactly what you're looking for but can be held with a clamp - put brolly spike into ebay. The basic parts are there and can be adapted as a stop gap option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottle Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Or, buy some decent wet weather gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leolady too Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 I use a fishing umbrella which has an extenting spike. Its designed to stick into the ground. The spike goes into a piece of copper tube attached to the woodwork just inside the rear doors. The copper tube is attached with a couple of clips designed for that size of tube (22mm) available from screwfix, B&Q etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterF Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 I bought one of a guy in the small adds in the back of Waterways World and it works fine. No website address though - if you want details PM me, do not believe I should be posting this guys name & address etc. on an open website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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