I recently bought a 1979 Hunter 27 and am refurbishing. Would like to talk to someone who knows about Bimini covers, I am also interested in possibly switching from a tiller to a standing wheel but not sure what that will involve. Agenda is getting some sun shade for my wife and daughters and building some more room in the cockpit area for relaxing while we sail. The tiller is in the way a bit. Finally -- I am brand new to sailing so need to keep the discussion at a 3rd grade level. Thanks. Dave
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Most sailmakers can make up a Bimini Boot from your measuremants or measure it at the boat - Easy Fix Adding a rudder quadrant and a pedestal and wheel is a significant cost for a 1979 boat, even if the parts are available. Our 1986 Hunter Manual shows a wheel, pedestal and ruddder quadrant as standard on the boat at that time, so I'd assume it is do-able at a price.
Most sailmakers can make up a Bimini Boot from your measuremants or measure it at the boat - Easy Fix Adding a rudder quadrant and a pedestal and wheel is a significant cost for a 1979 boat, even if the parts are available. Our 1986 Hunter Manual shows a wheel, pedestal and ruddder quadrant as standard on the boat at that time, so I'd assume it is do-able at a price.
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Thanks for the reply. I also want to re-rig the main mast so the lines don't come straight back to the back of the stern. The lines tend to get in everyone's way. One option I saw was rigging that attached to the top of a bimini cover. Gets it out of the way but still allows stability for the mast. Saw this on a Hunter 36. Any thoughts?
Thanks for the reply. I also want to re-rig the main mast so the lines don't come straight back to the back of the stern. The lines tend to get in everyone's way. One option I saw was rigging that attached to the top of a bimini cover. Gets it out of the way but still allows stability for the mast. Saw this on a Hunter 36. Any thoughts?
Maybe I'm wrong on this....
... but, if you are talking about the backstay are you sure it didnt simply go through access holes in the Bimini? Ive never seen any rig that attaches the backstay to the Bimini. Typically they go through access holes and are connected to an anchor point on the stern.
... but, if you are talking about the backstay are you sure it didnt simply go through access holes in the Bimini? Ive never seen any rig that attaches the backstay to the Bimini. Typically they go through access holes and are connected to an anchor point on the stern.
Sounds like some confusion re: terms here.
I'm trying to key off the questions; let me know if I'm off base. 1)Ditto S. Sauer's post regarding a tiller-wheel conversion. Expensive but doable. 2) You said; "Agenda is getting some sun shade for my wife and daughters". That tells me you want a complete bimini top; not just a boot for a closed bimini. The chandlery here can supply one or several other sources online for pretty inexpensive ones. 3)You said; "I also want to re-rig the main mast so the lines don't come straight back to the back of the stern." Don't even think about relocating the backstay - the stainless steel wire that runs from the top of the mast to the stern of the boat. It can carry tremendous loads when under sail. 4)"One option I saw was rigging that attached to the top of a bimini cover. Gets it out of the way but still allows stability for the mast. Saw this on a Hunter 36". Many bimini's that are installed on a boat with backstays have cutouts in the fabric to allow the backstay to pass thru the fabric and attach to the stern. The backstay does NOT connect to the bimini. There are some later model Hunters that have a stainless arch to which the MAINSHEET is attached and also provides some support for a bimini but NOT a backstay. Hope this helps and good luck.
I'm trying to key off the questions; let me know if I'm off base. 1)Ditto S. Sauer's post regarding a tiller-wheel conversion. Expensive but doable. 2) You said; "Agenda is getting some sun shade for my wife and daughters". That tells me you want a complete bimini top; not just a boot for a closed bimini. The chandlery here can supply one or several other sources online for pretty inexpensive ones. 3)You said; "I also want to re-rig the main mast so the lines don't come straight back to the back of the stern." Don't even think about relocating the backstay - the stainless steel wire that runs from the top of the mast to the stern of the boat. It can carry tremendous loads when under sail. 4)"One option I saw was rigging that attached to the top of a bimini cover. Gets it out of the way but still allows stability for the mast. Saw this on a Hunter 36". Many bimini's that are installed on a boat with backstays have cutouts in the fabric to allow the backstay to pass thru the fabric and attach to the stern. The backstay does NOT connect to the bimini. There are some later model Hunters that have a stainless arch to which the MAINSHEET is attached and also provides some support for a bimini but NOT a backstay. Hope this helps and good luck.
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The one I saw looked like it attached to the top of the bimini cover and then maybe it ran down the sides -- need to look again. BTW -- my Mom was born and raised in Niagara Falls and her family still lives in Lewiston. We are gathering there in Aug for a family reunion. Small world. Dave
The one I saw looked like it attached to the top of the bimini cover and then maybe it ran down the sides -- need to look again. BTW -- my Mom was born and raised in Niagara Falls and her family still lives in Lewiston. We are gathering there in Aug for a family reunion. Small world. Dave
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