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Scotd
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Initially Posted - 02/15/2004 : 16:34:08

What do you use in the cockpit to relieve the sun. Bimini or Awning?

Where do you store it when not being used? How much of the cockpit does it cover? How easy was it to install? Cost?

What colors does the fabric come in? I am using burgundy for my sail cover. The Bimini from Catalina Direct is sold in royal blue.

Scot Dannenbring
"Getaway"
#3376 1982 SK/SR
Rapid City, SD
http://rap.midco.net/scotd6/

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 02/15/2004 : 17:00:55

Scot,

Mine is a vinyl, not sunbrella, bimini that I bought from BoatUS for $139.00. It was originally $180, but it was a discontinued, off-the-shelf model, that was reduced to sell. The dimensions, I believe were 6 feet long by 82 inches wide and I mounted it to a pair of old track slides using external eye mounts($6.00) that I purchased separately. Since it was an off the rack bimini, I had to alter the height by about 10 inches, but that was done simply with my pipe cutter I use for copper plumbing work. With the bimini mounted to track slides, it can be moved both forward and astern. In the picture, I have it mounted so it's just forward enough not to interfere with the mainsheet. When not using the bimini, I fold it up, put the boot cover on it, and slide it all the way back so it is standing straight up against the backstay where it is bungied. The height of the folded bimini is over six feet so it is very much out of the way. If I just want to get the bimini out of the way temporarily, I simply lift the boom a foot and release the aft hold down straps. The bimini will then fold neatly onto the cabintop.

It wasn't that difficult of a job, relatively inexpensive($145.00), and the cooling shade it provides on those hot, sunny days is wonderful.

Edited by - dlucier on 02/15/2004 17:03:33

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Response Posted - 02/15/2004 : 19:56:04

I bought a 6' long bimini from GMI Design in Canada (http://www.gmitopdesign.com/f-english.html?) last year, but due to several issues, didn't get it installed before the boat was hauled. It's a custom Sunbrella color ("Toast" I believe), which I intend to use for a new sail cover one of these days, and has a stainless steel frame. I plan to mount it on the deck just forward of the winch islands so it partially covers the companionway. I got telescoping rigid braces for the aft legs (in place of straps) so that I can stow it standing just forward of the mainsheet, at the height of the aft bow when it's deployed. I plan to rig easy-releasing straps on the forward legs to make going forward as easy as possible, since the foward bow tends to be in the way. But with roller furling and the main halyard led aft, I don't expect that to be a big issue. I spent a few more boat units than Don did...

I believe Catalina Direct offers the Sunbrella colors as well as their white "Sharkskin" material. The gulls are going to love it--I think it'll be nice, too--in rain as well as sun.

Edited by - Dave Bristle on 02/15/2004 19:58:16

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Response Posted - 02/15/2004 : 20:38:05

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Response Posted - 02/16/2004 : 20:30:22

Whaaaa???

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Response Posted - 02/16/2004 : 21:40:00

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dave Bristle
 Whaaaa???

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dave Bristle
 I plan to rig...
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Translated from the subtle, and oft times ambiguous, language of the male gender: Glad you're back, missed you while you were gone.

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dave holtgrave
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Response Posted - 02/17/2004 : 11:07:25

hey guys
what about a tall rig?
any body done one?

input would be appreciated
thanks
dave holtgrave
sailing carlyle lake in southern illinois

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