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Billyboy
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Initially Posted - 05/31/2004 : 07:43:46

Hello Mates,
In final touches of makeover for my '85 skr. Have resewn bimini top
and s.s. frame is in great shape. Mounts fine, but must top boom high
for gear clearance. Say, does anyone sail with a bimini deployed, or is that like

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/31/2004 : 12:31:03

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Billyboy
 ...Say, does anyone sail with a bimini deployed...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Only all the time!

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John V.
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Response Posted - 05/31/2004 : 17:51:07

We often sail with the bim up, makes it a little hard to read the main but keeps off the sun. The standard rig boom rides a little higher than on the tall rig. But for us it is pretty standard as the upper great lakes have very fickle weather.

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Billyboy
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Response Posted - 05/31/2004 : 22:19:03

Thanks Don,
I think your photo did the trick. My bimini rig has a fixed back-stay tube, which is no help in lowering the most back frame member.
A cutting I shall go...short lengths can replace ez.
Hey, are you a live aboard?
Sixty days to my retirement...considering doing it...read C. Wing's book. No debt or dependents. Academic with what's the next adventure. So, what a better application for research!
Thanks again.
Bill Bilbrey

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dlucier
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Billyboy
 ...Say, does anyone sail with a bimini deployed...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Only all the time!

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Dave Bristle
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 05/31/2004 : 22:26:05

Hi Bill! If you are tightening the topping lift with the main up in order to clear the bimini (not good for sail shape), you might want to shorten the bimini just enough to allow the boom to clear with the topping lift eased. You might only have 5'6" or so headroom under the bimini, but that'll allow you to sail in the shade.

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Billyboy
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Response Posted - 05/31/2004 : 22:27:17

Thanks John,
The boom height is just what I encountered, like you said. For day sails, comfort and sun protection is, ah, what we should be doing.
Certainly, that last room addition that I paid for, for my dermitologist's beach place, is what she said I should be doing.
Duckin...cover.
Capt'n Bill
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by John V.
 We often sail with the bim up, makes it a little hard to read the main but keeps off the sun. The standard rig boom rides a little higher than on the tall rig. But for us it is pretty standard as the upper great lakes have very fickle weather.
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Billyboy
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Response Posted - 05/31/2004 : 22:33:32

Thanks Dave,
That is just the measurement I shall start with...the girl friend is vertical at 5'-4"...I see this working!
Capt'n Billy
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dave Bristle
 Hi Bill! If you are tightening the topping lift with the main up in order to clear the bimini (not good for sail shape), you might want to shorten the bimini just enough to allow the boom to clear with the topping lift eased. You might only have 5'6" or so headroom under the bimini, but that'll allow you to sail in the shade.
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Dave Bristle
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 06/01/2004 : 20:46:31

Billy--don't use my measurement--make your own! Every mainsail, especially if not original equipment, changes the measurements by a few inches.

Measure thrice, cut once.

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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 06/02/2004 : 07:59:11

If you want more clearance between your boom and bimini, you can have your sailmaker install a grommet in the leech of your mainsail, about a foot above the boom. Then, using your reefing line, pull the end of the boom up to the new grommet.

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skipn809
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Response Posted - 06/02/2004 : 13:33:01

I tried Steve's suggestion on my tall tig, and it looks like it will work great.

I still have standing head room under the bimini and I am 5'10". Had to chop 4 inchs off the legs of the bimini to clear the boom, but it all worked out great.

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Billyboy
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Response Posted - 06/02/2004 : 23:34:24

Hello Dave,
Not to worry on the measurement thing. I'm so particular, I would drive you nuts! See, it's about being the "shop teacher" thingy.
The whole idea about a Bimini is accomodation for guests. And this
sure is a solution, easy to be. Thanks,
Capt'n Billy
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dave Bristle
 Billy--don't use my measurement--make your own! Every mainsail, especially if not original equipment, changes the measurements by a few inches.

Measure thrice, cut once.

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