[Rhodes22-list] Bimini and wish list

[Ellner]

Thanks. I think we will like it expecially at anchor

Rod


>Our boat is a '86,that we bought in'03. The bimini on her mounts on the
>fairlead track on both gunnels,on a car that can slide the full lenght
>of the gunnels. In Ohio,we seldom sail with the bimini up,if it's windy
>enough to sail,a hat is all you really need.At anchor or drifting,it's
>great on hot days. With the bimini on the tracks it gives alot of
>options for storing,front or back (we normally store it laying on the
>pop-top,up or down.) With it moved forward on the tracks,you can still
>access the swim ladder and get back in the cockpit from the water ,with
>the bimini up.
>The best use that I have found for it is on a rainy overnight with the
>PTE up and the front of the bimini forward of the aft of the PTE,lets
>you keep the back window of the PTE open for much needed
>ventelation,even in a pretty hard blow. I haven't tryed it ,but it
>would most likely let you sit out a storm in the cabin with the hatc
>open.It fits nicely in the cabin for trailering.I won't have any
>trouble finding the money to replace it when it goes bad.I normally
>leave it up on overnights just to keep the cockpit dryer.(from dew)
>
>
>On 12/15/2008, "Ellner" <ellner at pressenter.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>To those of you with a bimini,
>>
>>We are adding a few things to our boat at General  Boats. It is beautiful country in that area and between.
>>
>>Is the Bimini a good addition to the boat? And, does it store easily? Does it fold forward and to the stern?
>>
>>What is the rudder upgrade?
>>
>>How about the 6:1 motor lift?
>>
>>Two batteries,  good Idea?
>>
>>It is going to be a long winter anticipating spring.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Rod Ellner
>>Toy Blew
>>
>>
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