"Marc Auslander" wrote in message
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Anyone have anything to say about this product.

http://www.ronstan.com/marine/story.asp?story=2042
I've got a boom tent for my boat. Helps with the Florida sun always and
summer showers when we lived aboard.
Mine has 1 1/2" PVC as bows, which get stored on the side of the shed and
become little tubular apartments for all sorts of critters between uses.
Something of a PITA to erect and tear down. Also have to be careful to keep
chafing in place to avoid wearing through the sail cover.
I think inflatable support would be very handy if the construction is robust
enough to give a few years of service. I'm on my second tent, both made of
Sunbrella and the first was came with that boat, I used it quite a bit and
it went with the boat, still in good shape, after 2 years. I've had this one
for 3 years (not as much use) and aside from restitching, expect to get a
few more out of it.
So, to me, the convenience would be nice but durability is more important.