1) Place shade up against port/window and, using tape measure, center it and mark edges on the hull with a small pencil mark.

 

2) Close the shade up and mark the top loop hook locations using the loops on the shade. This marks the fasteners location at the top pleat.

 

3) Using a 3/32” drill bit, drill a hole through the top pleat of the shade into the mounting surface. (Take your time and only let the drill bit set approximately 5/16" to 3/8” deep depending on your hull thickness.)

 

4) Using hardware and fasteners supplied, install a loop hook through the top pleat and into the boat structure. (Be sure not to over-tighten the screw, as it could strip out. Tighten it until it is snug.)

 

5) Extend shade into its closed position, and mark where the tie down loops will be located. (Note: Visually inspect the shade to be sure it looks good and falls straight.) Using a 1/16” drill bit and loop hook as a guide, drill the mounting holes for each of the loop hooks.

 

6) Using the hardware and fasteners supplied, install a loop hook at the location where it was marked and drilled in the above steps. (Be sure not to over tighten the screw, it may strip out. Tighten it until it is snug.)

 

7) Open shade to its fully open position and hook loop to hold open.