[Rhodes22-list] Boom Room and Bimini arch

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Peter,

I think I am reading you.  Have you seen the picture I posted?

The main structural members to the BR are 6' SS tubes, oriented bow to stern and parallel to the boom.  To stow them like I think you want, you would simply unlatch the center cross brace(s) and roll the BR top from the left and then from the right and tie them to the boom.  

If you then decided to raise the main, untie and lift the cloth wrapped poles off the boom and go for it.  They stow compactly and easily on the V berth, or under the seats in its cover, keeping it clean.  

I'd say the 'rolled' cloth and poles unit is 6 1/2' long and 4"-5" diameter, rather small.  I sail my boat frequently without touching the top frame/shade.  With a shaded area of 6' length and 5' +- width you can be very comfortable.  In this config  you would sail under Genny, no main, which works like a dream with a 175.  

If you want further blockage of UV, attach the 'up-sun' side curtain, roll it down just far enough, and you should be in business.  The partially deployed side shade will not swing side to side and hit you in the head, by the way.

Putting it up you would put it along the boom, onroll to each side and snap the cross brace(s) in place.  The side curtains would attach as you wish after the top is up, as they would be stored in a small bag.  

Remember that having detached sides is a very flexible design feature - lots of options.  I, too, avoid UV.

Your feedback is really helpful, and some units could be customized.  This  BR, like the boat, is not cookie cutter oriented.

Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Peter Thorn <pthorn at nc.rr.com>
>Sent: Feb 12, 2006 6:00 PM
>To: Rhodes 22 List Members <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Boom Room and Bimini arch
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>GlacierHello Rhodies,
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>I've enjoyed reading the boom room discussion and just want to throw another
>tidbit into the pot.
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>After mid May to end of July, when the haze sets in, the sun is pretty
>intense down here.  During these times from 10am to about 4pm we cover up
>and we sail with the pop top up and bimini to create some shade.  I have
>three sailing friends with skin cancer.  Actually, now only two because
>unfortunately one died last year of melanoma.
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>The bimini is a royal PITA, but in late spring and early summer its a
>necessity.  The best thing I have figured out to do with it when it is not
>deployed during midday and when the main is furled is to raise the boom a
>bit, furl the bimini and lash it to the boom in a vertical position like a
>Hunter arch - see picture attached.  That way it doesn't obstruct the
>companionway or get in the traveler.  Sometimes we lean it forward against
>the cabin.   It's an exercise in compromise.
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> I wonder if a BR could be made to fit over a vertically stored furled B?
>It makes a pretty sturdy frame when the boom is bungeed to the furled B
>frame and the topping lift and mainsheet adjusted just right.   Maybe add an
>aft yoke and a forward one near the PT and use the B in the middle?
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>The other BR ideas sound great and the idea of a BR for under a grand sounds
>like a winner to me.
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