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Home Forums Search Boat Show TSBB Roster Chandlery Events Classifieds Resources More Fun About TSBB	Instructions/FAQ | Rules & Etiquette | Clear Cookies View Thread | Post Response | Return to Index | Read Prev Msg | Read Next Msg | Bimini Posted By: Peter Date: 2/29/08 8:32a.m. Report: outside forum guidelines In Response To: Overtons small boat BIMINI question(s)? (Gary, Santana 2023A, Milwaukee) Hi guys, For what its worth, I mounted an Overton's bimini on my boat so that it just fits under the boom and I can use it while under sail. I even made a snap-on "dodger" for it. This creates a, warm on cold days and shaded on hot, sheltered cockpit area forward of the traveler leaving the aft part of the cockpit clear for driving the boat. This is the most-used accessory I have added and really adds to the comfort of the boat. Oh, I also put seat cushions in the forward part of the cockpit to complete the effect . I have posted photos here in the past and if I can find them, I'll post again. If you like cruising, a bimini is a really nice addition. Having it workable under sail really adds crew comfort, too! Comments on umbrellas: They look cute but they don't actually provide any protection if there is any wind blowing. I have seen several destroyed in normal breezes and am not impressed by the skimpy shade they provide. Just my .02 -Peter

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Overtons small boat BIMINI question(s)? -- Gary, Santana 2023A, Milwaukee -- 2/21/08 2:19p.m.

I think there was an example on Ray Henry's old site -- Seth Dabney, 2023-C, Oxford, MS -- 2/21/08 4:17p.m.

Ray's site -- GEN, Santana 2023A-Tall, SE Michigan -- 2/27/08 2:07p.m.

Hasn't anyone noticed Peter's 2023 having one? -- GEN, Santana 2023A-Tall, SE Michigan -- 2/27/08 2:11p.m.

Yes, George, I originally mentioned both -- Gary, Santana 2023, Milwaukee -- 2/27/08 6:53p.m.

Anyone know how to get ahold of Ray? -- Gary, Santana 2023A, Milwaukee -- 2/29/08 10:48a.m.

Bimini track mount -- Gary, Santana 2023A, Milwaukee -- 2/29/08 11:07a.m.

Ray's bimini -- Seth Dabney, 2023-C, Oxford, MS -- 2/29/08 6:18p.m.

Yes, Seth, I'd noticed that, too. -- Gary, Santana 2023, Milwaukee -- 3/2/08 8:44a.m.

alternate to bimini -- Paul Germain -- 2/22/08 12:55a.m.

bimini -- Allen Horning 2023A -- 2/22/08 2:44p.m.

cockpit umbrella -- Paul Germain -- 2/22/08 9:59p.m.

Links to the umbrella "Anchor Shade" -- Paul Germain -- 2/23/08 2:18p.m.

umbrella -- Allen Horning 2023A -- 2/26/08 1:59p.m.

Hi, Allen -- Gary, Santana 2023, Milwaukee -- 2/22/08 11:54p.m.

unbrella -- Allen Horning 2023A -- 2/23/08 5:31a.m.

If I'm only five miles from shore, no wind... -- Gary, Santana 2023, Milwaukee -- 2/26/08 9:37p.m.

Direction -- Bob Frak -- 2/27/08 4:27a.m.

In that case! -- Gary, Santana 2023, Milwaukee -- 2/27/08 6:37p.m.

Oh yeah, the motor is runnning... -- Allen Horning 2023A -- 2/28/08 4:33p.m.

 Bimini  -- Peter -- 2/29/08 8:32a.m.

A close up pic or two would be appreciated, -- Gary, Santana 2023A, Milwaukee -- 2/29/08 10:42a.m.

Bimini -- Peter -- 3/3/08 1:43p.m.

 

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