[Public-List] BIMINIS

[George Dinwiddie via Public-List]

Jim,

We've got a Boats'R'Us bimini with an aluminum frame that I sometimes 
mount on Calypso. I can just stand under it and, since I fixed the boom 
at the top end of the boom track, the boom just clears it. The legs 
mount to the deck just outside the coamings with detent-pins for quick 
disconnection.

I secure the aft end downward to the ends of the track. This lets me 
sail with it up, at least in light to middling winds. The mainsheet does 
push it around a bit, but the aluminum frame gives way and bounces back.

It gives some shade.

  - George

On 9/12/14 4:18 PM, James Allocco via Public-List wrote:
> Fellow Albergers,
>
> I have enjoyed the discussions about dodgers. I first installed mine around
> 1992 for probably les than $1000. Two years ago I had the canvass replaced
> for about $700.  I don't need it as much in NC, especially when day sailing
> but I wouldn't be without one when we cruised Lake Ontario.
>
> What I would appreciate having in this warmer climate
>    is a bimini. I never looked into one beause I always felt there was too
> little head room below the boom and that the end boom sheeting would be a
> problem.
>
> Has anyone added a bimini to their Alberg. If so is it effective in keeping
> the sun off the cockpit.
>
> As always thanks to everyone for making this list so invaluable.
>
> Jim Allocco
> Barchetta Mia #565
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