23 Bimini

[Dan Ulrich]

I have read many posts re: Bimini's on the Hunter 23. Many people report sailing with the Bimini up. Am I missing something? How can that be when the boom almost hits my head with the topping lift slack and the sail fully up. I assume the front of the shade is aft of the mainsheet when raised, but the height issue has me confused to the max. Help Please!!!

 

[Greg Stebbins]

Bimini's and booms....

Dan,Hunter 23's have fairly wide rigging range. I wouldn't be surprised to find some factory 23's with enough boom clearance to allow a bimini installation as is. However, some with low booms do have sail aria removed by a sailmaker to allow sufficient clearance. I personally find that with tension on the topping lift on light air days, that extra material gives the main a more powerful shape. I'm pretty sure there's a name for this, but I can't think of it.Greg (no bimini – I wear a hat)H23 Faster-