[C320-list] Bimini / awning

[Kirk McCullough]

Mike

I have the same arrangement as you describe. I attach it to the back stay 
with 2 small small lengths of line that are fixed to the pole. The pole is 
in the sleave along the back edge of the awning. By wrapping the line around 
each backstay several times then using a single half hitch to finish it, the 
awning stays tight. To finally snug it down, pull down on the attachment 
points, since the backstay angles away, the awning tightens nicely and hold 
up agains a good breeze. We often motor with it up, but don't sail with it, 
it just gets in the way under sail.

Kirk

#124


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Paris" <mikepxx at adelphia.net>
To: <c320-list at catalina320.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 8:07 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Bimini / awning


My bimini is only used for shade when at anchor. It attaches to the dodger 
with twist studs and then to the backstay. There is only one pole that fits 
in a sleeve along the aft end near the backstay. There are two closed loops 
of webbing to use to attach to the backstay. Any ideas on the best way to 
attach to the backstay? I want to be able to put it up and take it down 
fairly easily and I don't want to leave it rolled up on the backstay.

Thanks,
Mike
#734


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