[Public-List] BIMINIS

[Joseph Balderson via Public-List]

Photos anyone?
On Sep 12, 2014 5:28 PM, "George Dinwiddie via Public-List" <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> 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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