240 Bimini

[Bob Kalisz]

The chandelry has a 240 bimini for 1998 models that requires you move the mainsheet attachment forward. How far and how difficult is this to do? What impact does moving the sheet connection forward have on sailing particularly in low wind conditions? Can you simply move the connection back and forth easily if you want to use the bimini at anchor?Bob KaliszAlrightie Then

 

[Brigg Franklin]

Also on 260

Apparently the same thing happens on the 260 with a bimini. I hope to ask my dealer when the bimini is delivered.

 

[Al]

the dealer moved ours

We have the bimini on our H260. The dealer moved the bail for the mainsheet up about 10 inches. He simply drilled out the rivet, drilled new holes and then put new rivets on. We've sailed with the bimini open on those hot days with <10 knot winds. I don't think it effects sailing at all. (While at anchor, we disconnect the mainsheet from the cockpit floor and latch it to the stern rail so that the cockpit is more open.)

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Depends on the boom mfg

At one point, booms from three manufacturers were used until they finally settled with one. If you have a bail for attachement, then you will simply have to drill a new hole about 18-22 inches forward to reinstall the bail so the bimini will clear.If the mainsheet is attached to an eye that is rivited in a track underneath the boom, drill out and again, move that rascal forward about 18-21 inches, redrill and pop rivit.Good luck and Merry ChristmasCrazy Dave Condon

 

[Bob Kalisz]

Thanks everyone for the responses. It seems like a person could simply install a second bail forward and have the ability to connect at either one depending on conditons.Bob KaliszAlrightie Then

 

[Bob Inkrot]

Second bail on mine

Bob,On my 260, the boom is a USA Spar with a track on the bottom. The dealer installed a second bail 17" forward of the original one. Either one can be used depending on if the Bimini is up or down.