Roller Reefing Main, not just a furler
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Boblee
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TT
Yep looks great, Is that roller higher than normal?
The clear transom looks fantastic but the Admiral uses our arch as a handhold ( me too) so I suppose you can't have everything.
Kelly
We fluked just the right combination with ours as our bimini doesn't interfere with access but does restrict the seat laying right over, if we are using the barbeque the bimini has to be up or layed forward and by lifting the mast with the adjustable roller it doesn't foul the bimini.
The boom also clears the bimini so long as it is at the last stop on the track but it is normally left there anyway unless heading into the sun.
It's horses for courses.
Yep looks great, Is that roller higher than normal?
The clear transom looks fantastic but the Admiral uses our arch as a handhold ( me too) so I suppose you can't have everything.
Kelly
We fluked just the right combination with ours as our bimini doesn't interfere with access but does restrict the seat laying right over, if we are using the barbeque the bimini has to be up or layed forward and by lifting the mast with the adjustable roller it doesn't foul the bimini.
The boom also clears the bimini so long as it is at the last stop on the track but it is normally left there anyway unless heading into the sun.
It's horses for courses.
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They Theirs
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Boblee & kziadie
We never seem to benefit from the Bimini too much heeled over, sometimes with the wind. We’ve sailed with the top sagged and strapped back to clear the boom,
Some Brainstorming for Discussion
1. Some adjustable leads to benefit powering up or down the jib. (If Roger produces a self-tacking/reefing jib…may not be necessary)
2. Removable Cross Cockpit at the combings Hi-Beam Traveler Track and Car.
3. Reverse Helm…SS pedestal reversed (Throttle same side with steering rack and pinion reversed)
Mast in travel position is slightly higher, less than a foot on the aft end.
We never seem to benefit from the Bimini too much heeled over, sometimes with the wind. We’ve sailed with the top sagged and strapped back to clear the boom,
Some Brainstorming for Discussion
1. Some adjustable leads to benefit powering up or down the jib. (If Roger produces a self-tacking/reefing jib…may not be necessary)
2. Removable Cross Cockpit at the combings Hi-Beam Traveler Track and Car.
3. Reverse Helm…SS pedestal reversed (Throttle same side with steering rack and pinion reversed)
Mast in travel position is slightly higher, less than a foot on the aft end.
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They Theirs
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Boblee
I believe your idea of backing-up the Bimini Center bow against the arch, could clear the boom for sailing.
Great thinking Boblee, you made a simple solution for great modification.
Simulation of Boblee Bimini Mod
I believe your idea of backing-up the Bimini Center bow against the arch, could clear the boom for sailing.
Great thinking Boblee, you made a simple solution for great modification.
Thanks BobleeBoblee wrote:
It is great how these boats lend themselves to all the ingenious mods that have been applied for all uses.
They Theirs
By collapsing the back section of the Bimini against the mast holder would that bring the front back far enough to clear the boom?
Love the extra shade provided by that big Bimini, but where would I mount my solar, GPS aerials, boat hook etc,
Simulation of Boblee Bimini Mod