Hi Josh,
That certainly explains a lot, especially with the added complication of the large wheel. I can certainly see how having a big wheel would require you to cross the seats, and make higher head room a priority. Our boat also came with a large wheel, but the prior owner was kind enough to give us the original standard wheel as well. My wife has made it abundantly clear that she doesn’t want the big wheel on the boat, especially since we use the boat for cruising (coastal for now) with a lot of it on autopilot. So, a higher bimini won’t be a priority for us. I know some folks here are interested in our larger wheel, so I will post about it’s availability next. Kindest Regards, Bruce C. Whitmore 1994 C&C 37/40+, “Astralis” Madeira Beach, FL 847.404.5092 bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Friday, February 16, 2018 5:54 AM To: C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Hard bimini? Bruce, It might have started with the original dodger which was considerably harder to see around/through. Any dodger has to be high to allow head room due to the elevated companionway. The previous dodger was more aesthetic but less functional. This dodger provides good shade and protection while not impeding entry or winch usage. These windows are a hard glass and stay clearer with less distortion and have a very minimal fabric frame. It is not uncommon for us to sit on the hump in a squatted position with our feet on the forward corners of the aft locker lids. When things get spicy we are already in a position to brace and if a better vantage is required then it is just the act of standing up. The steering wheel is pretty large and in order to get forward of it, it is typical for us to stand on the aft and side benches to walk around. IIRC one of the other 37+ owners shared our sentiments. Maybe it was Brian Fry. Josh On Feb 15, 2018 11:34 PM, "bwhitmore via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: We've never felt that need. Just curious, did that tendency arise after you put on the Dodger or is it because of the dodger you want night to improve your field of view? Thanks for all your insights, Bruce Whitmore Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Josh Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Date: 2/15/18 10:58 PM (GMT-05:00) To: C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com <mailto:muckl...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Hard bimini? Both my wife and I prefer the vantage and the bench corners tend to provide a more sturdy foot hold. Josh On Feb 15, 2018 10:32 PM, "bwhitmore via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: Just curious Josh, whu do you stand on the benches? Bruce Whitmore Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Josh Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Date: 2/15/18 9:59 PM (GMT-05:00) To: C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com <mailto:muckl...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Hard bimini? The pictures in this link are my brain storming image mock ups. I stand on the benches constantly so having head room is extremely important. Of course with head room means boom interference. My imagination is that the bimini extends behind the cockpit in a reflection of the reverse transom. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwNze1nnSQ2-fktxdFRDXzRFQWl3SEVSRmpSaDY2YkVIMEEyeHdKUHJNNWFfeU9DQnoyMHc Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Feb 14, 2018 11:46 AM, "Bruce via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: I should know more in the not too distant future. Hard-to-Top is sending me sample material, and if I like it, I think I’ll move forward with it in the next 30 days or so. I’ll keep everyone posted, Bruce Whitmore 1994 C&C 37/40+ “Astralis” Madeira Beach, FL 847.404.5092 <tel:(847)%20404-5092> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> ] On Behalf Of Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 9:25 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Della Barba, Joe <joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov <mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Hard bimini? I too am interested in this, my Bimini needs a lot of stitching right now :( Google-Fu shows some creative cheap solutions. Maryland watermen never met an old piece of plywood they couldn’t nail onto a crab boat for shade and shelter and people have just attached plywood to their Bimini frame. I have also heard of using 4x8 foot fiberglass sheets sold at Home Depot for shower installs and they are pretty cheap too and never rot. The next idea isn’t exactly cheap, but does serve two functions: Get solar panels big enough and bolt them together and use the panels themselves for the covering. I think I would be in the 200-400 watt range that way! The latest Good Old Boat has an article about making a hard Bimini yourself as well. Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I (If have no pride but hate sun, rumor has it Harbor Freight blue tarps are cheap) _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. 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