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

 

 

-Original Message-
From: Bruce via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: bwhitmore <bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>
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 <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> 
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> 


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

To: C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 

Cc: Josh Muckley <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> 
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> 

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

To: C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 

Cc: Josh Muckley <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 37+

Solomons, MD 


 

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

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] O

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 <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: bwhitmore <bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>
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 <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> 
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> 


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

To: C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 

Cc: Josh Muckley <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> 
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> 

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

To: C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 

Cc: Josh Muckley <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 37+

Solomons, MD 


 

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

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Della Barba, 
Joe via CnC-List
Sent: Wednesday, Fe

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini?

[Josh Muckley via CnC-List]

Our boat came with the small wheel and I had the ask the PO for the big
one.  He hated it and was shocked when I wanted it.  I prefer our big wheel
so that I can steer from the low side of the boat.  Everything is a
compromise...

On Fri, Feb 16, 2018, 1:21 PM Bruce via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
wrote:

> 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 <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>
> 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>
>
> Date: 2/15/18 10:58 PM (GMT-05:00)
>
> To: C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
>
> Cc: Josh Muckley <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>
> 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>
>
> Date: 2/15/18 9:59 PM (GMT-05:00)
>
> To: C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
>
> Cc: Josh Muckley <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 37+
>
> Solomons, MD
>
>
>
> On Feb 14, 2018 11:46 AM, "Bruce via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> wrote

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini?

[Bruce via CnC-List]

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 <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 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 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 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 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 B

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini?

[Josh Muckley via CnC-List]

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>
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>
Date: 2/15/18 10:58 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Josh Muckley <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>
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>
> Date: 2/15/18 9:59 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> Cc: Josh Muckley <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-fktxdFRD
> XzRFQWl3SEVSRmpSaDY2YkVIMEEyeHdKUHJNNWFfeU9DQnoyMHc
>
> Josh Muckley
> S/V Sea Hawk
> 1989 C 37+
> Solomons, MD
>
> On Feb 14, 2018 11:46 AM, "Bruce via CnC-List" <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 37/40+ “Astralis”
>>
>> Madeira Beach, FL
>>
>> 847.404.5092 <(847)%20404-5092>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* CnC-List [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
>> *Cc:* Della Barba, Joe <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
>> L
>>
>> 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 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

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini?

[bwhitmore via CnC-List]

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> Date: 2/15/18  10:58 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: C List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Josh Muckley <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> 
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> Date: 2/15/18  9:59 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: C List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Josh Muckley <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 37+Solomons, MD 
On Feb 14, 2018 11:46 AM, "Bruce via CnC-List" <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 Whitmore1994 C 37/40+ 
“Astralis”Madeira Beach, FL847.404.5092 From: CnC-List 
[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
Cc: Della Barba, Joe <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 LGoogle-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.  JoeCoquina 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.  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.  If you want to support the list - use PayPal 
to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini?

[Josh Muckley via CnC-List]

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>
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>
> Date: 2/15/18 9:59 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> Cc: Josh Muckley <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 37+
> Solomons, MD
>
> On Feb 14, 2018 11:46 AM, "Bruce via CnC-List" <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 37/40+ “Astralis”
>>
>> Madeira Beach, FL
>>
>> 847.404.5092 <(847)%20404-5092>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* CnC-List [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
>> *Cc:* Della Barba, Joe <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
>> L
>>
>> 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 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.  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.  If you want to support the list - use PayPal 
to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini?

[bwhitmore via CnC-List]

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> Date: 2/15/18  9:59 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: C List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Josh Muckley <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 37+Solomons, MD 
On Feb 14, 2018 11:46 AM, "Bruce via CnC-List" <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 Whitmore1994 C 37/40+ 
“Astralis”Madeira Beach, FL847.404.5092 From: CnC-List 
[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
Cc: Della Barba, Joe <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 LGoogle-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.  JoeCoquina 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.  If you want to support the list - use PayPal 
to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini?

[Josh Muckley via CnC-List]

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" <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 37/40+ “Astralis”
>
> Madeira Beach, FL
>
> 847.404.5092 <(847)%20404-5092>
>
>
>
> *From:* CnC-List [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
> *Cc:* Della Barba, Joe <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
> L
>
> 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 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.  If you want to support the list - use PayPal 
to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray

Re: Stus-List Hard Bimini

[David Miles via CnC-List]

Very nice...


On February 15, 2018 14:42:17 Bruce via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:


Sorry, I forgot to add the link to the photo!



https://www.dropbox.com/s/0rlqciawspzi1ff/Astralis%20Under%20Sail%20%28Corrected%2020131109a%29.jpg?dl=0



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 Bruce 
via CnC-List

Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2018 5:30 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
Subject: Re: Stus-List Hard Bimini



Hello J-G,



Here’s a photo of Astralis under sail (yes, I know the bimini is tilted 
back in the photo – the bimini on the boat was not built to exacting 
specifications).




I’m not looking at adding a dodger as of yet, though we may get there one 
day.  However, the main sheet in the forward of the cockpit would demand a 
separate dodger from the bimini.




Kindest Regards,



Bruce C. Whitmore

1994 C 37/40+, “Astralis”

Madeira Beach, FL

847.404.5092

bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net <mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>



From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jean-Guy 
Nadeau via CnC-List

Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2018 2:21 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Jean-Guy Nadeau <jgnad...@hotmail.com <mailto:jgnad...@hotmail.com> >
Subject: Stus-List Hard Bimini



What boat? With our 35 Mk2 we have a hard dodger and soft bimini. Because 
of the low boom we have to fold the bimini when under mainsail. Slower 
design would not give sufficient headroom in the cockpit. The boom just 
clears the dodger. We have solar panels mounted on the top of the bimini frame.


Cheers, J-G

Callisto

Victoria, BC




--
___

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.  If you want to support the list - use PayPal 
to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray

Re: Stus-List Hard Bimini

[Bruce via CnC-List]

Sorry, I forgot to add the link to the photo!  

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0rlqciawspzi1ff/Astralis%20Under%20Sail%20%28Corrected%2020131109a%29.jpg?dl=0

 

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 Bruce via 
CnC-List
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2018 5:30 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
Subject: Re: Stus-List Hard Bimini

 

Hello J-G,

 

Here’s a photo of Astralis under sail (yes, I know the bimini is tilted back in 
the photo – the bimini on the boat was not built to exacting specifications).  

 

I’m not looking at adding a dodger as of yet, though we may get there one day.  
However, the main sheet in the forward of the cockpit would demand a separate 
dodger from the bimini.  

 

Kindest Regards,

 

Bruce C. Whitmore

1994 C 37/40+, “Astralis”

Madeira Beach, FL

847.404.5092

bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net <mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net> 

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jean-Guy 
Nadeau via CnC-List
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2018 2:21 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
Cc: Jean-Guy Nadeau <jgnad...@hotmail.com <mailto:jgnad...@hotmail.com> >
Subject: Stus-List Hard Bimini

 

What boat? With our 35 Mk2 we have a hard dodger and soft bimini. Because of 
the low boom we have to fold the bimini when under mainsail. Slower design 
would not give sufficient headroom in the cockpit. The boom just clears the 
dodger. We have solar panels mounted on the top of the bimini frame.

Cheers, J-G 

Callisto

Victoria, BC

___

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

Re: Stus-List Hard Bimini

[Bruce via CnC-List]

Hello J-G,

 

Here’s a photo of Astralis under sail (yes, I know the bimini is tilted back in 
the photo – the bimini on the boat was not built to exacting specifications).  

 

I’m not looking at adding a dodger as of yet, though we may get there one day.  
However, the main sheet in the forward of the cockpit would demand a separate 
dodger from the bimini.  

 

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 Jean-Guy 
Nadeau via CnC-List
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2018 2:21 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Jean-Guy Nadeau <jgnad...@hotmail.com>
Subject: Stus-List Hard Bimini

 

What boat? With our 35 Mk2 we have a hard dodger and soft bimini. Because of 
the low boom we have to fold the bimini when under mainsail. Slower design 
would not give sufficient headroom in the cockpit. The boom just clears the 
dodger. We have solar panels mounted on the top of the bimini frame.

Cheers, J-G 

Callisto

Victoria, BC

___

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

Stus-List Hard Bimini

[Jean-Guy Nadeau via CnC-List]

What boat? With our 35 Mk2 we have a hard dodger and soft bimini. Because of 
the low boom we have to fold the bimini when under mainsail. Slower design 
would not give sufficient headroom in the cockpit. The boom just clears the 
dodger. We have solar panels mounted on the top of the bimini frame.

Cheers, J-G
Callisto
Victoria, BC
___

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

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini?

[Bruce via CnC-List]

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

 

From: CnC-List [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
Cc: Della Barba, Joe <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 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

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini?

[Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List]

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 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

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini?

[bwhitmore via CnC-List]

No worries, Josh!
I'll forward photos as I get through the planning stages.
Kindest Regards,
Bruce Whitmore 


Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
 Original message From: Josh Muckley via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: 2/13/18  8:34 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: C List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: 
Stus-List Hard bimini? 
Bruce,
I apologize, when you said bimini I pictured dodger.  I'm interested in seeing 
how you are planning your bimini.  I have a few ideas but unfortunately the 
have some compromises to overcome with the boom length and height.  Keep me 
posted on your progress.
Thanks,
Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C 37+Solomons, MD 
On Feb 12, 2018 8:13 PM, "Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
wrote:
Hello all,
I am considering replacing our sunbrella bimini with a hard top version to make 
it so that we won't have to replace it again (at least not in my boat ownership 
lifetime) and to provide a smooth base for mounting semi-flexible solar panels. 
 Have any of you done this yourself?
I found this company selling ones the make:  Photos | Hard To Top

   Photos | Hard To Top  Hard to Top boat hardtops are custom made for 
each boat's specifications and are attached to the boat's ...
They quoted me $649 for a 6' x 9' top using my existing stainless frame.  
Shipping was about $150 on top of that.  

This seems pretty reasonable, but I'd like your thoughts.  Also, what do you 
thing about the look of it? 

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts,  Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net

___



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.  If you want to support the list - use PayPal 
to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini?

[Josh Muckley via CnC-List]

Bruce,

I apologize, when you said bimini I pictured dodger.  I'm interested in
seeing how you are planning your bimini.  I have a few ideas but
unfortunately the have some compromises to overcome with the boom length
and height.  Keep me posted on your progress.

Thanks,

Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C 37+
Solomons, MD

On Feb 12, 2018 8:13 PM, "Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List" <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I am considering replacing our sunbrella bimini with a hard top version to
> make it so that we won't have to replace it again (at least not in my boat
> ownership lifetime) and to provide a smooth base for mounting semi-flexible
> solar panels.  Have any of you done this yourself?
>
> I found this company selling ones the make:  Photos | Hard To Top
> 
>
> Photos | Hard To Top
> Hard to Top boat hardtops are custom made for each boat's specifications
> and are attached to the boat's ...
> 
>
> They quoted me $649 for a 6' x 9' top using my existing stainless frame.
> Shipping was about $150 on top of that.
>
> This seems pretty reasonable, but I'd like your thoughts.  Also, what do
> you thing about the look of it?
>
> Looking forward to hearing your thoughts,
>
> Bruce Whitmore
>
> (847) 404-5092 (mobile)
> bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
>
> ___
>
> 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.  If you want to support the list - use PayPal 
to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini?

[jhnelson24 via CnC-List]

After building a fiberglass instrument pod for over my companionway I would 
consider 5k cheap. Probably took me 20 hours to get the shape right for the 
mould and then about 30 or 40 hours for layup, sanding fairing and painting. 
Gelcoat would have been more. I spent about $200 on glass and resin. So 
multiply that by 10 for sure and would be 2k. Without feeding the kids. 


Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
 Original message From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: 2018-02-12  23:04  (GMT-04:00) To: 
cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: 
Stus-List Hard bimini? 
I got a quote for over 5000 for a hard Bimini smaller than yours!  A dock 
neighbor had one made from starboard. Looked pretty nice. 
On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 9:50 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
Had my hard top made by Canvas Creations but I heard that the owner died.  
Compared to your quote I got ripped off.  I think I paid about $3500.  He 
worked with me extensively to get the height and window angles maximized for 
functionality and ergonomics. I'm a little mixed on the asthetics though.  It's 
hard to maintain an attractive look with enough height and length while also 
keeping the usability of the side tracks.  I don't use them but didn't want to 
obstruct them.  In retrospect it may have been a better choice to just give 
them up.
Josh MuckleyS/V Sea Hawk 1989 C 37+Solomons, MD

On Mon, Feb 12, 2018, 8:13 PM Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
Hello all,
I am considering replacing our sunbrella bimini with a hard top version to make 
it so that we won't have to replace it again (at least not in my boat ownership 
lifetime) and to provide a smooth base for mounting semi-flexible solar panels. 
 Have any of you done this yourself?
I found this company selling ones the make:  Photos | Hard To Top

   Photos | Hard To Top  Hard to Top boat hardtops are custom made for 
each boat's specifications and are attached to the boat's ...
They quoted me $649 for a 6' x 9' top using my existing stainless frame.  
Shipping was about $150 on top of that.  

This seems pretty reasonable, but I'd like your thoughts.  Also, what do you 
thing about the look of it? 

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts,  Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
___



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.  If you want to support the list - use PayPal 
to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray



-- 
Joel 
301 541 8551
___

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

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini?

[Joel Aronson via CnC-List]

I got a quote for over 5000 for a hard Bimini smaller than yours!  A dock
neighbor had one made from starboard. Looked pretty nice.

On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 9:50 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Had my hard top made by Canvas Creations but I heard that the owner died.
> Compared to your quote I got ripped off.  I think I paid about $3500.  He
> worked with me extensively to get the height and window angles maximized
> for functionality and ergonomics. I'm a little mixed on the asthetics
> though.  It's hard to maintain an attractive look with enough height and
> length while also keeping the usability of the side tracks.  I don't use
> them but didn't want to obstruct them.  In retrospect it may have been a
> better choice to just give them up.
>
> Josh Muckley
> S/V Sea Hawk
> 1989 C 37+
> Solomons, MD
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 12, 2018, 8:13 PM Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I am considering replacing our sunbrella bimini with a hard top version
>> to make it so that we won't have to replace it again (at least not in my
>> boat ownership lifetime) and to provide a smooth base for mounting
>> semi-flexible solar panels.  Have any of you done this yourself?
>>
>> I found this company selling ones the make:  Photos | Hard To Top
>> 
>>
>> Photos | Hard To Top
>> Hard to Top boat hardtops are custom made for each boat's specifications
>> and are attached to the boat's ...
>> 
>>
>> They quoted me $649 for a 6' x 9' top using my existing stainless frame.
>> Shipping was about $150 on top of that.
>>
>> This seems pretty reasonable, but I'd like your thoughts.  Also, what do
>> you thing about the look of it?
>>
>> Looking forward to hearing your thoughts,
>>
>> Bruce Whitmore
>>
>> (847) 404-5092 (mobile)
>> bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
>> ___
>>
>> 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.  If you want to support the list -
> use PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
>
> --
Joel
301 541 8551
___

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

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini?

[Josh Muckley via CnC-List]

Had my hard top made by Canvas Creations but I heard that the owner died.
Compared to your quote I got ripped off.  I think I paid about $3500.  He
worked with me extensively to get the height and window angles maximized
for functionality and ergonomics. I'm a little mixed on the asthetics
though.  It's hard to maintain an attractive look with enough height and
length while also keeping the usability of the side tracks.  I don't use
them but didn't want to obstruct them.  In retrospect it may have been a
better choice to just give them up.

Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C 37+
Solomons, MD

On Mon, Feb 12, 2018, 8:13 PM Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I am considering replacing our sunbrella bimini with a hard top version to
> make it so that we won't have to replace it again (at least not in my boat
> ownership lifetime) and to provide a smooth base for mounting semi-flexible
> solar panels.  Have any of you done this yourself?
>
> I found this company selling ones the make:  Photos | Hard To Top
> 
>
> Photos | Hard To Top
> Hard to Top boat hardtops are custom made for each boat's specifications
> and are attached to the boat's ...
> 
>
> They quoted me $649 for a 6' x 9' top using my existing stainless frame.
> Shipping was about $150 on top of that.
>
> This seems pretty reasonable, but I'd like your thoughts.  Also, what do
> you thing about the look of it?
>
> Looking forward to hearing your thoughts,
>
> Bruce Whitmore
>
> (847) 404-5092 (mobile)
> bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
> ___
>
> 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.  If you want to support the list - use PayPal 
to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray

Stus-List Hard bimini?

[Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List]

Hello all,
I am considering replacing our sunbrella bimini with a hard top version to make 
it so that we won't have to replace it again (at least not in my boat ownership 
lifetime) and to provide a smooth base for mounting semi-flexible solar panels. 
 Have any of you done this yourself?
I found this company selling ones the make:  Photos | Hard To Top

  
|  
|   |  
Photos | Hard To Top
 Hard to Top boat hardtops are custom made for each boat's specifications and 
are attached to the boat's ...  |  |

  |

 
They quoted me $649 for a 6' x 9' top using my existing stainless frame.  
Shipping was about $150 on top of that.  

This seems pretty reasonable, but I'd like your thoughts.  Also, what do you 
thing about the look of it? 

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts,  Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
___

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

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini

[Gary Russell via CnC-List]

Wow!  Incredible!
Gary

~~~_/)~~


On Wed, Aug 3, 2016 at 5:56 PM, Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Here is a good step by step on a Hard dodger build from PNW sailors, Andy
> Cross.
>
> http://www.bwsailing.com/bw/cruising-news/roger-dodger/
>
> On Wed, Aug 3, 2016 at 1:35 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> Only best pictures of the dodger are actually the ones I took for the
>> solar panels.  I'll see about taking more.
>>
>> https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8pEh5lnvP1yLXU5RzRyWjZXTDA
>>
>> Josh
>>
>> On Aug 3, 2016 4:28 PM, "Gary Russell via CnC-List" <
>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Josh,
>>>  Any pictures?
>>> Gary
>>> S/V Kaylarah
>>> '90 C 37+
>>> East Greenwich, RI, USA
>>>
>>> ~~~_/)~~
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Aug 3, 2016 at 1:02 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List <
>>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>>>
 Pretty sure you meant hard dodger.  I have thought about getting a hard
 bimini too.  The engineering and planning is the hold up.

 Josh

 On Aug 3, 2016 8:48 AM, "Joel Aronson via CnC-List" <
 cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I see Josh has a hard bimini.  Josh and others, did you do it
> yourself?  Was it difficult/costly/worthwhile?
>
> --
> Joel
> 301 541 8551
>
> ___
>
> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If
> you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All
> Contributions are greatly appreciated!
>
>
 ___

 This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you
 like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All
 Contributions are greatly appreciated!


>>>
>>> ___
>>>
>>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you
>>> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All
>>> Contributions are greatly appreciated!
>>>
>>> ___
>>
>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you
>> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All
>> Contributions are greatly appreciated!
>>
>
> ___
>
> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you
> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All
> Contributions are greatly appreciated!
>
>
___

This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like 
what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are 
greatly appreciated!

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini

[Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List]

Here is a good step by step on a Hard dodger build from PNW sailors, Andy
Cross.

http://www.bwsailing.com/bw/cruising-news/roger-dodger/

On Wed, Aug 3, 2016 at 1:35 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Only best pictures of the dodger are actually the ones I took for the
> solar panels.  I'll see about taking more.
>
> https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8pEh5lnvP1yLXU5RzRyWjZXTDA
>
> Josh
>
> On Aug 3, 2016 4:28 PM, "Gary Russell via CnC-List" 
> wrote:
>
>> Josh,
>>  Any pictures?
>> Gary
>> S/V Kaylarah
>> '90 C 37+
>> East Greenwich, RI, USA
>>
>> ~~~_/)~~
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Aug 3, 2016 at 1:02 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List <
>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Pretty sure you meant hard dodger.  I have thought about getting a hard
>>> bimini too.  The engineering and planning is the hold up.
>>>
>>> Josh
>>>
>>> On Aug 3, 2016 8:48 AM, "Joel Aronson via CnC-List" <
>>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>>>
 I see Josh has a hard bimini.  Josh and others, did you do it
 yourself?  Was it difficult/costly/worthwhile?

 --
 Joel
 301 541 8551

 ___

 This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you
 like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All
 Contributions are greatly appreciated!


>>> ___
>>>
>>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you
>>> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All
>>> Contributions are greatly appreciated!
>>>
>>>
>>
>> ___
>>
>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you
>> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All
>> Contributions are greatly appreciated!
>>
>> ___
>
> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you
> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All
> Contributions are greatly appreciated!
>
___

This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like 
what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are 
greatly appreciated!

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini

[Josh Muckley via CnC-List]

Only best pictures of the dodger are actually the ones I took for the solar
panels.  I'll see about taking more.

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8pEh5lnvP1yLXU5RzRyWjZXTDA

Josh

On Aug 3, 2016 4:28 PM, "Gary Russell via CnC-List" 
wrote:

> Josh,
>  Any pictures?
> Gary
> S/V Kaylarah
> '90 C 37+
> East Greenwich, RI, USA
>
> ~~~_/)~~
>
>
> On Wed, Aug 3, 2016 at 1:02 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> Pretty sure you meant hard dodger.  I have thought about getting a hard
>> bimini too.  The engineering and planning is the hold up.
>>
>> Josh
>>
>> On Aug 3, 2016 8:48 AM, "Joel Aronson via CnC-List" <
>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I see Josh has a hard bimini.  Josh and others, did you do it yourself?
>>> Was it difficult/costly/worthwhile?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Joel
>>> 301 541 8551
>>>
>>> ___
>>>
>>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you
>>> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All
>>> Contributions are greatly appreciated!
>>>
>>>
>> ___
>>
>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you
>> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All
>> Contributions are greatly appreciated!
>>
>>
>
> ___
>
> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you
> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All
> Contributions are greatly appreciated!
>
>
___

This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like 
what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are 
greatly appreciated!

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini

[Josh Muckley via CnC-List]

Pretty sure you meant hard dodger.  I have thought about getting a hard
bimini too.  The engineering and planning is the hold up.

Josh

On Aug 3, 2016 8:48 AM, "Joel Aronson via CnC-List" 
wrote:

> I see Josh has a hard bimini.  Josh and others, did you do it yourself?
> Was it difficult/costly/worthwhile?
>
> --
> Joel
> 301 541 8551
>
> ___
>
> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you
> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All
> Contributions are greatly appreciated!
>
>
___

This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like 
what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are 
greatly appreciated!

Re: Stus-List Hard bimini

[Josh Muckley via CnC-List]

Very worth while.

Dan Wood at Canvas creations in Annapolis made mine but Dan seems quite
overwhelmed with the amount of time required.  It took almost 6 months
before I had a completed dodger.  I not entirely dissatisfied but would do
a little shopping around before using him again.  He was exceptionally
willing to work with me and engineer everything.  We worked through all
types of constraints and made all of the necessary compromises.  I pushed
him out of his comfort zone in a couple of different places along the way.
I just wish that it didn't take so long to get a finished product.
Technically it is still unfinished.  It was supposed to get handrails along
the sides.

Cost about $3600.  Considerably more than a traditional dodger.  In hind
sight I could have saved some money by reusing the original frame.  I would
also probably change the design a little too.  Maybe

Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C 37+
Solomons, MD

On Aug 3, 2016 8:48 AM, "Joel Aronson via CnC-List" 
wrote:

> I see Josh has a hard bimini.  Josh and others, did you do it yourself?
> Was it difficult/costly/worthwhile?
>
> --
> Joel
> 301 541 8551
>
> ___
>
> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you
> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All
> Contributions are greatly appreciated!
>
>
___

This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like 
what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are 
greatly appreciated!

Stus-List Hard bimini

[Joel Aronson via CnC-List]

I see Josh has a hard bimini.  Josh and others, did you do it yourself?
Was it difficult/costly/worthwhile?

-- 
Joel
301 541 8551
___

This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like 
what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are 
greatly appreciated!