bimini flapping backward
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Removed Straps and added braces on both sides. The long brace can collapse when it is needed to fold up the Bimini. See Pic Attached.
http://geminiproducts.net/strapless-bimini-conversion-ki/
http://geminiproducts.net/strapless-bimini-conversion-ki/
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On my 2006 B323 I placed two struts from the aft bow down to the stern rail, then struts between the front and aft bows. No support to the front bow needed. And it has held through 50 mph blows- maybe more?
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Back when I had my Mac26. The Bimini was pretty simple. I had a flattening reef on the main this would raise the boom so it would clear the Bimini. When I wanted the Bimini out of the way all I had to do was ease out the boom and release the two front straps and Bimini would flip back just like a simple Miata convertible. KISS...... On the 356 I just last year got rid of all the straps. Basically the same as what you have done on your B323. The Bimini can now been unzipped and removed without screwing with any frame adjustments. Now that's the right way it should have been done the first time Bimini was installed. I guess the Canvas/Frame Guy had some job security issues.
I have extra straps and parts left over from projects over the past few years. I will be glad to help if you want to find a way for more straps and supports. I bought out a local boaters world when they went out of business. P.M. your needs or ideas.
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