Thanks, Gary. This really helps! On Sep 23, 2010, at 8:49 PM, Gary M Hyde wrote:
Maria: I put a powerboat bimini on my M17. Photos are on-line at:
http://gallery.mac.com/gmhyde1#100120
I installed the bimini top listed in the 2005 West Marine catalog on page 831--the competition skiboat bimini that is 4 feet long, 30 inches high, and available in 3 widths. I chose the width that matched the toe rail boat width at the point where the bimini attaches to the toe rail. The same bimini is listed on page 715 of the 2010 West Marine catalog.
I mounted the bimini to the toe rail genoa tracks using 4 Ronstan™ track sliders like those on page 986 of that 2010 catalog. The base of the bimini tubing is attached to a slider on each side in a way that allows the bimini to pivot fore and aft. The forward strap on each side is attached to the second, more forward slider on each side. The rear straps are attached to fixed attachment points aft on each side. The bimini can be folded aft so that it lies across the transom either on top of or under the tiller, where it is out of the way when not in use.
I had no problems with mainsail sheeting at the new boom bale position.
Happy sailing in the shade!
--Gary Hyde 2005 M17 #637 sailboat 'Hydeaway 2' Gary ☺
On Sep 23, 2010, at 5:44 PM, Maria Jorge wrote:
Hi Gary: What size bimini did you get and where did you get it from? I am thinking just moving the bale is easier than dealing with zippers. Any issues with sheeting in the main in the new position? Thanks. Maria On Sep 23, 2010, at 7:28 PM, Gary M Hyde wrote:
George: To fit my bimini in I just moved the main sheet bale on the boom about a foot forward and put the bimini forward of the backstays. You can see photos at: http://gallery.mac.com/gmhyde1#100120
--Gary Hyde 2005 M17 #637 sailboat 'Hydeaway 2'
On Sep 7, 2010, at 10:57 AM, George Johnson wrote:
I've been thinking how to rig a bimini on my M17 for a while now, since I like to be out sailing for days at a time. Keeping in mind the location of the mainsheet, backstay, jib lines, and having shade where I spend a majority of time in the cockpit, this is what I came up with:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkptmRlShvQ (Part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv-Cz4Rm4bw (Part 2)
I will move the bimini aft an inch or two more. The mainsheet just baaaarely brushes the front edge right now, but enlarging the holes and restitching should only take about 20 minutes. Did the stitching on my next door neighbors cheapy little sewing machine.
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