Hi Roger, I too, purchased a 77 M17 this past August. I used the bimini left over from my MacGregor 26S and it was almost a prefect fit. Pictures can be seen on the MSOG Photosite or my personal web pages http://members.cox.net/slsail/ . Mine was custom made by a local boat canvas maker but he used standard shapes and sizes. However, costs were comparable to discount store prices. I added side and rear sun screen panels for additional shade at anchor. (Arizona sun is a killer!) Hope this helps. I plan to be on the boat over the Christmas break, so I can get additional measurements if necessary. Steve Shenkel M17 # 263 Glendale, AZ -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+slsail=cox.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+slsail=cox.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Roger Freedman Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 9:31 AM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Recommendations for a Montgomery 17 Bimini Top I am in the process of purchasing a 1977 all white Montgomery 17'. Realize this is winter, but since this is in Texas, want to install a good Bimini top sometime soon. Have seen several photos of Montgomery 17's equipped with bimini tops so am looking to purchase a navy/blue one that can be ordered and fitted from an existing manufacturer or vendor - without having to have a custom one made if possible. Any suggestions or recommendations? Thanks Roger Freedman rogerfreedman@hotmail.com _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

Roger: I just bought a new M17 and am considering adding 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 haven't selected the width yet. I may mount it on the genoa track that is mounted on my toe rail. To make room I'll have to move the main sheet about 2 feet forward. No firm decision yet. Gary Hyde Pullman, WA gmhyde1@mac.com M17 #637 'Hydeaway 2' M15 #235 'Vanilla' On Dec 18, 2005, at 8:31 AM, Roger Freedman wrote:

I am in the process of purchasing a 1977 all white Montgomery 17'. Realize this is winter, but since this is in Texas, want to install a good Bimini top sometime soon. Have seen several photos of Montgomery 17's equipped with bimini tops so am looking to purchase a navy/blue one that can be ordered and fitted from an existing manufacturer or vendor - without having to have a custom one made if possible. Any suggestions or recommendations?

Thanks Roger Freedman rogerfreedman@hotmail.com

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