[Public-List] Bimini

[Gordon Laco]

“…the only time it’s in the way is when tacking or gybing…”

Geez George! 

Gordon Laco
#426 Surprise




> On Mar 11, 2019, at 2:02 PM, George Dinwiddie via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> Greg,
> 
> On 3/11/19 1:52 AM, greg via Public-List wrote:
>> So has anyone managed a bimini that works under sail? In October I
>> help a friend run his boat down to Cabo. The sun is brutal down there
>> if you don't have shade... If so, I'd really appreciate pictures.
> I've used an off-the-shelf bimini and haven't had any trouble with sailing it. The only time it's in the way is when tacking or gybing, so I help it around by hand. I've only used it in the summertime, when the wind is generally light on the Chesapeake.
> 
> I mount it backwards, and can unclip the back stays on it and fold it forward where it rests on the back edge of the dodger. If I needed to do a lot of tacking, that's what I would do.
> 
> - George
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