[C38] bimini

[Steve Smolinske]

We have the same thing form our PO and we had it incorporated into our
Dodger with a zipper for ease of installation and removal. 

 

Steve

#312 Peregrine

Seattle

 

 

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[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of les
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 12:50 AM
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Subject: Re: [C38] bimini

 

When we purchased JACE, the PO had put a rather neat system in place.
It required a pole that is supported at the back stay by a simple ring,
and the cover attached at the back edge of the dodger, with a hem that
slipped over the pole, and an opening in the middle for the support ring
on the backstay.  It is controlled by tie downs on the ends of the pole
down to the pushpit top rail.  There are also stern curtains, which I
support by means of a line from one end of the pole to the other.  This
leaves the sides open, but provides pretty good protection from the
winds.  My assessment:
        Coverage over the cockpit: good
        Installation ease:         moderate (dealing with the pole can
be a
hassle)
        Use under way:             Wouldn't do it.
        ease of access:            BAD, it was too low on the sides to
                                   permit easy access to the cockpit,
                                   and I never got around to trying to
                                   improve that
        Summary:    we seldom used it due to the access issue.  It was
OK at
anchor or on the buoy, and we have used it, but it makes moving around
the deck harder, and puts stress on the dodger and dodger hold downs.  I
haven't checked with the new struts I put in place, so no recent
experience.

Regards,
Les H
On Sat, 2011-02-12 at 19:21 -0800, PAUL NOTTE wrote:
>  
> Hi all
>  Larry your idea of the scotch tippy thing is great except for the
> obvious flaw, it would have to be refilled . I don't know about anyone
> else ,I do fear this would then become one of the most expensive
> things on my boat because of my brand preference and in Canada booze
> cost to much to drink. LOL
>   Has anyone had a full enclosure added to the cockpit ? I know I'm a
> wimp but this would add many more sailing days in this part of the
> world and maybe some more enthusiasm on the part of the long haired
> one for overnight trips.  So if you have , how did it work out ? what
> would you do different?
>   If I do it may make material for an artical for the Mainsheet so I
> will take pictures through out the process. I found a Canvas guy who
> owns his own boat so he understands functionality and good looks.
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