Described herein are improved clamping and bracket systems and methods of using and installing same to enable, in one embodiment, a sailing vessel to deploy a sunshade, solar cell, or other surface from a boom-mounted clamp and bracket system wherein the clamp and bracket system does not impede boom or running rigging operation and allows for changing the horizontal position of the bracket system to reposition the sunshade, solar cell or surface, without unfastening or loosening the clamp(s) once installed, all without piercing, drilling into, or otherwise damaging the boom.

Described herein are improved clamping and bracket systems and methods of using and installing same to enable, in one embodiment, a sailing vessel to deploy a sunshade, solar cell, or other surface from a boom-mounted clamp and bracket system wherein the clamp and bracket system does not impede boom or running rigging operation and allows for changing the horizontal position of the bracket system to reposition the sunshade, solar cell or surface, without unfastening or loosening the clamp(s) once installed, all without piercing, drilling into, or otherwise damaging the boom.

A pole-less cover assembly includes a cover member positionable over a structure and formed of an essentially impermeable material, and an integrated gutter system including a material section coupled with the cover member and formed of a porous material and a gutter disposed below the material section. Among other advantages, the pole-less cover assembly eliminates conventional tent poles required for existing boat covers, thereby reducing cost and facilitating installation.

A pole-less cover assembly includes a cover member positionable over a structure and formed of an essentially impermeable material, and an integrated gutter system including a material section coupled with the cover member and formed of a porous material and a gutter disposed below the material section. Among other advantages, the pole-less cover assembly eliminates conventional tent poles required for existing boat covers, thereby reducing cost and facilitating installation.

An articulating top having a frame, a cover attached to the frame and a mounting bracket to attach the frame to a vehicle can be moved between a deployed position to provide shelter to an area below the top and a stowed position. The frame having main and secondary frame members in addition to one or more struts between a frame member and the vehicle to provide additional support to the frame such that the top can be used while the vehicle is in motion or in windy conditions. The top may also use one or more braces.

An articulating top having a frame, a cover attached to the frame and a mounting bracket to attach the frame to a vehicle can be moved between a deployed position to provide shelter to an area below the top and a stowed position. The frame having main and secondary frame members in addition to one or more struts between a frame member and the vehicle to provide additional support to the frame such that the top can be used while the vehicle is in motion or in windy conditions. The top may also use one or more braces.

In some embodiments, a shading system is disclosed that includes a shade panel and a pole. The pole being configured to support the shade panel. The shading system further includes a plurality of cords. Each cord of the plurality of cords includes a first end and a second end. The shade panel being coupled to the first end of each cord of the plurality of cords. The shading system further includes a plurality of clamps. Each clamp of the plurality of clamps being coupled to the second end of a corresponding cord of the plurality of cords. The plurality of clamps being configured to engage corresponding portions of a boat to inhibit removal of the plurality of cords from the boat.

In some embodiments, a shading system is disclosed that includes a shade panel and a pole. The pole being configured to support the shade panel. The shading system further includes a plurality of cords. Each cord of the plurality of cords includes a first end and a second end. The shade panel being coupled to the first end of each cord of the plurality of cords. The shading system further includes a plurality of clamps. Each clamp of the plurality of clamps being coupled to the second end of a corresponding cord of the plurality of cords. The plurality of clamps being configured to engage corresponding portions of a boat to inhibit removal of the plurality of cords from the boat.

The protective cover as described will protect the outer surface of a vessel from debris that may strike the vessel either in the water or during sporting events such as fishing. Any damage to a boat is typically expensive and time consuming and is generally to be avoided by the boat owner.

The protective cover as described will protect the outer surface of a vessel from debris that may strike the vessel either in the water or during sporting events such as fishing. Any damage to a boat is typically expensive and time consuming and is generally to be avoided by the boat owner.