The Shadetree may be used on boats with the Dutchman reefing system. In some cases the lines retract. For those that do not, the following procedure can be used.
STEP ONE:
Determine position of Shadetree for your boat.
STEP TWO:
Mark the edge of the cover in line with the Dutchman monofilament line.
STEP THREE:
Place the fabric on a flat surface and draw a line on the cover from the
mark you made at the edge to the center point of the fabric. This
represents the opening to be cut in the Shadetree to accommodate the Dutchman
lines.
STEP FOUR:
Cut on the line to the center of the Shadetree. At the terminating
point of this cut draw a 3/4" diameter circle and cut it out. This is
the point where the Dutchman line passes through the cover.
STEP FIVE:
Using the 8" fabric strip and Velcro provided, create a closure
identical to the "tail split" at the aft end of the Shadetree.
Re-enforce the circular opening through which the Dutchman line passes with
leather or vinyl.
STEP SIX:
Open Velcro flaps and pass Dutchman lines through. Close flaps with
Velcro shut.
STEP SEVEN:
Erect Shadetree as per instructions.