Boat owners normally use their hood to protect the cockpit and barter from wind and spray. It also protects from the sun, the descent of the cockpit towards the inside of the boat.
The mooring awning cove it effectively protects the entire cockpit and the instruments of the vessel when in port, anchorage, or wintering. The side doors provide easy access to the cockpit and descent.
The Bimini protects the helm station and cockpit from the sun when sailing, in port and at anchor. The bimini is glazed at the top, and has fastenings at the front in conjunction with the sprayhood to accommodate the boat's T-Top rear closure.