Mac 26s Bimini measurements

[tomchitecture]

Those who have added biminis, can someone post their measurements so that I can order one that fits the hull properly and fits under the boom at the factory height?

Anyone with success here could you please let me know where you purchased, and brand as well?

Thank you so much.
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[Doug91mac26s]

Hope this helps

http://www.ne-ts.com/mac/cc/cc-106bimini.html

Here's mine;
http://www.macgregorsailors.com/modt/in ... ?view=1282

We got our bimini from GMI Top Design and are happy with it.

Click on the "get quote" button, then "quote form" button, to get an accurate price.

http://www.gmitopdesign.com/

The one I ordered was, LENGTH 5 feet 3 bow, HEIGHT 30" to 36", WIDTH 73" to 78", Sunbrella Pacific Blue, 2 feet slide track, stainless steel hardware upgrade. Came to $313US plus shipping. If you don't order SS hardware, it comes to $278US, but I'd recommend the SS hardware upgrade, the bows are still double walled aluminum. though you can get all SS, but then the price is $478US.

I mounted mine on top of the coaming, using a slide track. I personally, think it looks better on top of the coaming, but that's just a matter of personal preference. Later I intend to replace the slide track with a T-track with Genoa slide cars. I'll attach the bimini to the same track. That way the track will be dual purpose.

The slide track helps a lot during installation, allowing you to fine tune the position. I used duct tape to hold the tracks in position, while I determined where to drill the holes. Mine clears the main sheet and the back stay just right. I had to trim 6 to 7 inches off the height, so the boom wouldn't hit. I trimmed a little at a time, using a tube cutter, until it cleared. I can sail with the bimini up.

I have to squeeze the supports toward each other a little, but it's no problem. You could mount it on the outside of the coaming just as well, in which case you may need to spread the supports apart a little.

Many have installed theirs on the outside of the coaming just above the rub rail, in which case 79" to 84" width may work better.

[tomchitecture]

Thank you very much for your response.