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Daren
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Initially Posted - 05/01/2007 : 10:33:55

Tall Riggers!

I want to install a bimini on my C-25 tall rig. I understand that my boom is lower than the standard rigs. However, if I am willing to accpt a low celing, what are the size recommendations for a bimini solution on my boat? Any recommended vendors who sell what I am looking for?

Just trying to stave off sun stroke while out on the Chesapeake Bay.

S/V Prima Donna
1986, 15 HP Universal Inboard Diesel, Fixed keel, Hull # 5362

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/01/2007 : 11:14:57

Daren,

You might want to measure your own setup to determine the correct size for the bimini because what fits on one boat may not fit on another.

To measure for your bimini height, raise your main sail then sheet it in tightly. This should be the lowest the boom will ever be. Next, lay a broom handle or something similar that will span the cockpit coamings near the location where you plan on placing the bimini mounts. If you plan on mounting the bimini directly to the coaming tops, then just measure from the boom to the bottom of the broomstick. (Note: You might want to subtract an inch or two to allow for some wiggle room).

If you plan on mounting the bimini nearer the genoa track, then add the distance from the broomstick to the track.

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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 05/01/2007 : 11:15:07

Daren,

I don't think you need to buy a custom bimmini for height. All you need is one that fits the dimensions of your cockpit and cut the aluminum or ss support tubes so it fits under the boom.

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ilnadi
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Response Posted - 05/03/2007 : 08:30:54

Go to the boat, visualize and measure. You will need to choose and fit between a number of constraints:
1. Boom Height on top
2. Mainsheet on the back
3. Need to leave room to go forward
4. width to get enough shade

we decided to sacrifice (3). Bimini runs from mainsheet (when sheeted in very tight the tang sits on the bimini, so we have a piace of very heavy cordura sewn over the back edge of the bimini) to past the back edge of the cabintop. we kinda belly-crawl to go forward but have a good amount of shade.

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Daren
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Response Posted - 05/03/2007 : 10:33:50

Nadi, Al, and Don:

Thanks a lot. I will proceed with some sort of bimini solution for the s/v Prima Donna - the Chesapeake requires action.

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Brooke Willson
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Response Posted - 05/03/2007 : 13:01:46

Or you can look at my solution on the C25 Tech Tips. Click on the bimini.

Brooke

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