She protects the descent, the watch posts and the barter from the spray, the wind and the sun. The hood includes 2 inner storage pockets and 2 exterior handles.
Fixed on the rear balcony, it protects from the sun, in navigation only the bar. At anchorage, it may be extended by a canvas (booked with) tense forward, which is fixed by straps on the haubans, chains and/or candlesticks.