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Prospector
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Initially Posted - 03/12/2009 : 10:57:37

I know that the standard bimini mount is on the Genoa track, and I'm all for that, in Fact I kinda like it, except for th ecost of replacing my genoa cars.

has anyone tried mounting it with a vertical mount kit (ie. the T-track is turned up on its side) on the inside of the cockpit walls? Since the track is only $30 for both sides, with the hardware, I see this as a less expensive solution, and it would free up the Genoa track for times when my 155% needs its blocks all the way back.

If anyone has tried this, I'd like to hear the results.

Thanks in advance!

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Edited by - Prospector on 03/12/2009 11:22:57

John Russell
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Response Posted - 03/12/2009 : 12:58:48

My knee jerk reaction is that I don't like it because of what it does to the backrest when the admiral is sitting on the seat.

It doesn't have to be on a track. In fact, I think most are mounted in a fixed spot. I'm thinking about mounting one to my stanchions.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 03/12/2009 : 12:59:31

Another benefit of having a bimini wider than the coaming is that when it rains, the water spills out over the side and not into the cockpit. Besides, having a track mounted on the seatback would somehow seem uncomfortable.

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JohnP
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Response Posted - 03/12/2009 : 13:16:11

And the third benefit, which I wish I had thought of, is improved access to the foredeck. I installed mine to a fixed swivel on the coaming. I can wiggle up under the bimini to the side deck, but no one else visiting has yet been trained to do this acrobatic feat!

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Response Posted - 03/12/2009 : 15:47:55

here's how mine attach. On the coaming but towards the outside. Easy to work around. I'm happy with it.

Edited by - DaveR on 03/13/2009 07:31:04

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Response Posted - 03/12/2009 : 16:48:17

I put fixed bases on the deck just forward of the winch island (wide part of the coaming). I used telescoping stainless struts, instead of straps, to the bases of the stern-rail stanchions so I could fold the bimini back in a stand-up position, and I could release a forward strap to make it easier to go forward--the bimini would stay upright. It wasn't too bad...

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islander
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Response Posted - 03/12/2009 : 18:38:30

I mounted mine on slides on top of the coaming. I can walk around it or slip through the area above the companion way. It can be slid forward to fully cover the companion way or back for more coverage over the cockpit. I also made sure that when it is slid all the way back, It would lay flat on the cabin top when closed. It works very well and is a great addition to these boats. ( and they LOOK good too!)

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 03/12/2009 : 18:45:12

Mine is also mounted same as Dave indicated, but without the struts. I have to fold it forward and down onto the cabin top. Chris, do you already have the bimini? If so, your choices will be limited, as mine were moving an existing bimini from our C-22 to the C-25, by the open bimini's best position under the boom relative to the vang and main sheet, and where the frame-ends touch the deck/coaming. My best positioning turned out to be on the deck a few inches in front of the winch islands.

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 03/13/2009 : 08:55:53

David,

We did get ours from a C-22. I have not yet laid it out on the boat, but thought that I could alter the frame if need be to get the width I need.

I was of the assumption that a sliding mount offered better options than a fixed mount. I have also seen fixed mounts with removeable pins for a quick release. I'm not sure whether I would want to go that route.

If I do go for a Genoa track mount, I am considering getting the CD Genoa Car cleat ( http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=1571 ) and using that car to mount the Bimini with a fixed mount.

I suppose you are right though, I should wait on this until the tarp is off the boat and I can sortof line things up to see what works best.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 03/13/2009 : 10:04:41

You will have a few more options with the sliding mount. There are also sliding mounts kits made specifically for biminis. The tracks are available in various lengths from 1 to 5 feet and come with the mount cars (side or top mount), end caps and screws, starting at about $25-$30. Try the Overtons link below. Also, the bimini frame or bow can be bent slightly, either in or out, but not too much, probably only an inch or so, else you mess up the movement of the rig. The cockpits of the C-22 and C-25 are almost identical, so placement will be similar. With the slight outward angle of the bow arms on ours, we used angled pads under the fixed brackets to reduce binding at the pivot points, and we use quick release pins.
Since you have a standard rig, you might be able to mount yours on the coaming. With our tall rig as well as the width of the bow ends, I had to put the mounts in the lower deck area in front of the winch islands.

http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=300040&pdesc=Bimini_Top_Slide_Track_Assembly&cname=Hardware-Accessories&aID=14E&merchID=1009&r=view

Edited by - dmpilc on 03/13/2009 10:19:40

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