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bren737
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Initially Posted - 02/16/2006 :  14:32:23  Show Profile
New to 'Ruah' also is the bimini found by Dave (Bubba)last summer. It installed easily and works perfectly. In Paul's post there was some discussion as to it's use with a wheel vs. tiller. It's perfect for the wheel:



View while seated at the helm, looking under the bimini:








View looking over the top:


Thanks, Paul for your inputs!


Bren Peterson
C250WB, #642, "Ruah" (former)
Passport 40, "Fiato"
Kemah, TX
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 02/16/2006 :  20:04:13  Show Profile
I know that's going to be a welcome relief to that Texas sun.
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stewendkos
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Response Posted - 02/17/2006 :  02:42:41  Show Profile
Looks like something I must have.I would appreciate some more information.
Thanks,
Steve
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bren737
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Response Posted - 02/17/2006 :  08:30:42  Show Profile
Steve,



Try this: http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9972

It's the original thread from 'Bubba' (Dave). It's got all of the part numbers and such that you should need.
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Dkn420
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Response Posted - 02/17/2006 :  17:05:34  Show Profile
Bren: Where did you get your helm seat? Thanks very much, Dan #727.
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bren737
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Response Posted - 02/17/2006 :  17:34:04  Show Profile
Dan,

I bought the seat and 'clamp-on' mount at Academy Sporting Goods. The seat was about $20 and the mount another $15 or so. I had to modify the mount slightly by drilling a couple of new holes for the mounting bolts. The standard pre-drilled ones were off a hair for the seat I bought.

It works really well. It raised my sitting height by about 3-4 inches and saves my back (and bum) quite a bit. It clamps onto the top of the fuel locker and tightens with wing nuts. I simply loosen the nuts and throw it in the cabin when I'm done to keep it out of the weather; though I have seen covers sold for them as well.
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Response Posted - 02/18/2006 :  12:04:18  Show Profile
Bren: Thanks, I'll start looking around in CA and see what I can find...Dan
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Bubba
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Response Posted - 02/19/2006 :  18:53:05  Show Profile
Very nice Bren!
Alas, mine's in my basement since it's about 25 degrees out right now.
I'm playing with the idea of adding short bimini tracks so I can slide it back when it's folded so I can tie it straight up to the backstay. The problem is the hull gets narrower as you move aft of the current mounting points and I'd have to bend the bows in a bit. My challenge is keeping the bimini out of the way when sailing and don't want it opened up. I'll let you know if I get any sudden inspirations.
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Response Posted - 02/20/2006 :  13:29:45  Show Profile
Dave,

Thanks for the offer; I may give you a call! I would love to check out the Chesapeake.

I agree about having to work out something for stowing the bimini while under way without removing it completely. Let me know if you get any ideas.
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