DSK wrote in message ...
John Cairns wrote:
I'll assume that was a serious question, so consider the following. The
first week or so out of Lauderdale the teak decks got so hot you couldn't
walk on 'em barefoot.

In NC in high summer our teak deck gets too hot to walk on. Even a cream
colored fiberglass deck will get uncomfortable hot. I like a little tint
in the deck coating to cut glare, but you can't overdo it unless you
want to cook.

A couple of our friends have full deck shades and say that they do a
marvelous keeping the boat cooler. Troublesome to stow when not in use,
though.

We have tropical canvas to cover the cabins. Usually put them up after
July 4th, they make a big difference. Also have canvas drain pipes on
them to collect rain. Perfect for the tropics. Mine lace to the rails.

Joe



Fresh Breezes- Doug King