Re: Stus-List Hard bimini; wheel size

[bushmark4--- via CnC-List]

We solved the wheel size issue by getting a folding Wheel; it has worked so 
well that I have kept it through three boats! Its a 40 inch wheel, which isn't 
huge, but it does allow the helms person to sit outboard and steer; yet we have 
plenty of room to walk around the wheel when at dock.

 

 


Richard
s/v Busdhmakr4; 1985 C 37 CB: Ohio River; (which is rising fast, approaching 
flood conditions)

Richard N. Bush
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 
502-584-7255

 

 

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From: Bruce via CnC-List 
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Cc: bwhitmore 
Sent: Fri, Feb 16, 2018 1:21 pm
Subject: Re: Stus-List Hard bimini?



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 37/40+, “Astralis”
Madeira Beach, FL
847.404.5092
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
 
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Sent: Friday, February 16, 2018 5:54 AM
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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"  
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  


Date: 2/15/18 10:58 PM (GMT-05:00) 

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Cc: Josh Muckley  

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"  
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  

Date: 2/15/18 9:59 PM (GMT-05:00) 

To: C List  

Cc: Josh Muckley  

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 37+

Solomons, MD 


 

On Feb 14, 2018 11:46 AM, "Bruce via CnC-List"  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 37/40+ “Astralis”
Madeira Beach, FL
847.404.5092
 

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Re: Stus-List Hard bimini; wheel size

[bushmark4--- via CnC-List]

We solved the wheel size issue by getting a folding Wheel; it has worked so 
well that I have kept it through three boats! Its a 40 inch wheel, which isn't 
huge, but it does allow the helms person to sit outboard and steer...;

 

 


Richard
s/v Busdhmakr4; 1985 C 37 CB: Ohio River; (which is rising fast, approaching 
flood conditions)

Richard N. Bush
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 
502-584-7255

 

 

-Original Message-
From: Bruce via CnC-List 
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Cc: bwhitmore 
Sent: Fri, Feb 16, 2018 1:21 pm
Subject: Re: Stus-List Hard bimini?



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 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 List 
Cc: Josh Muckley 
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"  
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  


Date: 2/15/18 10:58 PM (GMT-05:00) 

To: C List  

Cc: Josh Muckley  

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"  
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  

Date: 2/15/18 9:59 PM (GMT-05:00) 

To: C List  

Cc: Josh Muckley  

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 37+

Solomons, MD 


 

On Feb 14, 2018 11:46 AM, "Bruce via CnC-List"  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 37/40+ “Astralis”
Madeira Beach, FL
847.404.5092
 

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