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mmodine
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Initially Posted - 06/30/2004 :  22:13:47  Show Profile
Just checking to see if anyone has found a nice bimini for a 250K with wheel steering and a 6' driver.
"Luna Maya" 250K #579
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Keith D.
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Response Posted - 07/01/2004 :  22:04:18  Show Profile
I had to take 6" off of this one to get it under the boom but with a wheel you might want to place it back further so it is behind the boom,then you can bring it up to be able to stand under it. http://www.catalina25-250.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6289
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Dkn420
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Response Posted - 07/02/2004 :  00:03:45  Show Profile
I just received the Bimini I ordered from The Canvas Store. The frame and canvas are shipped separately, but both arrived today. There is no drilling any addition holes on the boat for the supports. When I get the chance to get to the lake and get it installed I will let you know how it went, Dan #727
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zebra50
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Response Posted - 07/06/2004 :  13:43:23  Show Profile
here are a couple of pictures of mine. It was installed by the dealer but made for the 250wb.





the second photo shows the only mounting to the hull. As you can see in the first photo, the other support comes off the main.
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sterngucker
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Response Posted - 07/12/2004 :  16:19:43  Show Profile
<b>Keith D.</b>- Your bimini looks great. I am confused though, on your measurements. In a previous bimini thread (http://www.catalina25-250.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6289) you gave your measurements as 88” wide 40” tall and 6’ long, then above you write you had to take 6" off. Can you clarify please? It seems that Overton's sells the same exact biminis for slightly more than iboats. They offer all stainless tubing for 2.5 BUs more. Would this be worth it if my boat is dry docked 70% of the time? Also, what shade of blue did you order? Pacific Blue? Does it match your sail and hatch covers? Are you happy with your decision to go <i>outside</i> the lifelines? Thanks for putting up with all my questions.

<b>Suzie</b>- I read that your dealer moved your mainsheet forward a foot on your boom on "Tropical Sleigh". Has there been any issues or problems associated with that? Are you happy with your bimini supports being <i>inside</i> your lifelines? Thank you also!

I am comtemplating installing a bimini as far forward as I can go (possibly moving the mainsheet forward) with the supports being outside the lifelines. I am also formulating an idea for a combo shade/solar panel support with 6'+ headroom over the helm and stern seats. But until I finalize that design I can always steer sitting to the side of the wheel a la "tiller style" (actually it's quite comfortable that way). So far, I find I only sit behind the wheel when I get <i>serious</i> about navigation, such as manuveuring around traffic or docks.
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Keith D.
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Response Posted - 07/12/2004 :  22:21:28  Show Profile

Charlie, The bimini you get is adjustable from 40” to 46”. When you get it you chop off however much you want to make it anywhere from 40-46”. They do not send it exactly the size you need. This is an out of the box not a custom bimini. Because the measurement I needed was 40” I had to chop off 6” from the 46” tall bimini they sent me.
At 40” I can not stand straight up under the bimini. I have to lean over. I am 6’ tall. This was because I needed to get under the boom, of which the bottom is less than 6’ off of the deck.
My boat is a tiller boat where yours is a wheel. This will make the setup of the bimini different.
1. It would be nice to be able to stand straight up under the bimini when behind the wheel. With a tiller you are usually sitting.
2. With a wheel you are further back in the boat. Standing behind the wheel or sitting on the gas locker. So you will want the bimini further back where you are. You may even want to think of having it extent a foot or two over the back end of the boat so you are in the shade when the sun is behind you or in front of you. With a tiller you are usually in the center of the cockpit.
You are contemplating installing a bimini as far forward as you can go (possibly moving the mainsheet forward). If you do this you may never be in the shade when you are behind the wheel. I think I would move it completely behind the boom so as to have the shade where you need it (at the wheel) and then you can also keep it at the full height and be able to stand up under it. The boom would not dictate the height.
Just my thoughts on the placement for a wheel boat.
Iboats also offers the full stainless for only 2.0 BU’s extra. If you are in salt water I would go with the stainless.

I got the pacific blue but it does not match the Catalina sail, winch, and tiller covers. They are darker. They may be the Mediterranean blue. They will send you up to four sample pieces free so you can get the match you want.

I am very happy with going outside the lifelines.
1. If you ever sit on the upper rail and lean against the lifelines it would be in the way inside.
2. Outside the lifelines the fittings go down behind the rubrails and not down into the boat.
3. Wider = more shade for when the sun is on the side of the boat.
4. For trailering the top holds itself in place from side to side when I lay it forward under the lifelines. I hope these thoughts help Keith
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jmorrical
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Response Posted - 07/13/2004 :  12:44:10  Show Profile
Looking for a bimini? Check out this earlier thread titled Optional Equipment.

http://www.catalina25-250.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4474

You will find photos of the rig about 1/2 way down the first page of the three page thread. It is $$ but it is a quality rig that fits the boat well. I especially liked the way the bow framework stows aft out of the way when you don't need the cover up and there are <b>no holes in the topside.</b>
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