[C320-list] Bimini Top

[Robert E. Sloat]

Don-I have an OEM dodger and bimini on my 2002 C320.  Here in southern Lake 
Michigan I use the bimini a few times a season.  I had a window installed 
above the helm on the bimini so you could easily see the main and make 
changes when necessary.  One neat thing is the dodger and bimini can be 
connected with a separate cover which we use sometime in port when it rains 
to keep the cockpit somewhat dry for guests at cocktail hour.

You need to make sure there is some protection on the split backstay to 
prevent it from chafing the binimi when it is stored and wrapped up on the 
bimini frame.  On my boat the front and back bars for the bimini both touch 
the backstays when the bimini is folded up allowing the stored bimini to rub 
on the backstays. Some padding around the backstays where they touch the 
folded bimini eliminated the problem.

Bob Sloat
Savannah #894
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <donauw at bellsouth.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 6:10 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Bimini Top


> I'll be moving Stargazer from Lake Michigan to Key West next month and 
> will need to add a bimini.  Currently has a dodger.  Any recommendations - 
> positive or negative - would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Don Dixon
> Stargazer #605
> Washington Island, WI - Key West, FL