[Public-List] BIMINIS

[James Allocco via Public-List]

Thanks Bill, George and Woody,

Woody, are you able to sail once the bimini is up?
 If anyone who could send pictures it would be greatly appreciated as it is
hard to visualize the attachments.

Jim

On Sat, Sep 13, 2014 at 5:08 PM, Bill Woodford <
williamwoodford at charleswoodford.com> wrote:

> James,
>
> I added a bimini years ago and on the hot sunny days, my bald head greatly
> appreciates the addition.  It really is a lifesaver.
>
> I think I bought it at Overtons and believe it was just over $ 300.00.  It
> may be sacrilege, but it was probably designed for a powerboat.  I think
> aesthetics are important and it looks fine when up.
>
> When set up, it just fits under the boom.  In fact when setting up, I have
> to release the main sheet and swing the boom out to unfold the bimini.
>  Once up, the boom is an inch or so above the bimini.  I am 5' 10" and can
> just stand under it.  If you are 6' + it may be more problematic.
>
> I'll see if I can snap a pic for you and send it.
>
> Woody
>
> US11
>
>
>
> On Fri, Sep 12, 2014 at 4:18 PM, James Allocco via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> 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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