Bimini for 1977 22' Oday

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Cheapest way to install a Bimini on a 22' Oday 1977, any ideas, does anyone have one, so I can get some info.
The problem is the Backstay and Boom Haul is in the way, I know they sell very expensive ones that are split for this purpose.
That would be a last resort.

Thanks Ed J

 

[Joe11688]

Cheapest way to install a Bimini on a 22' Oday 1977, any ideas, does anyone have one, so I can get some info.
The problem is the Backstay and Boom Haul is in the way, I know they sell very expensive ones that are split for this purpose.
That would be a last resort.

Thanks Ed J

Ed,
I just received an email from a guy in your area who owns an O'Day 222. He was asking about whether a Bimini top would work on his boat. Here's a youtube of a guy who bought a Taylor made Bimini for about $137.00 and the solution that he came up with for using it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkptmRlShvQ&feature=youtu.be

One of our YC member bought a cheap Bimini Top for his Hunter 27 and I think he paid under $300.00 for it. He seems to be quite satisfied with it. He told me that he could get me one for my O'Day 222 real cheap.

I would buy a cheap one and try it out. If you like it and want to change the material to Sunbrella, at least you have something of a pattern to go by later on.
As for me, I'll just keep setting up my "poor man's Bimini Top" until I can afford a good one some day.
Joe

 

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Thanks Joe: P.S. I like your Poor Man's Bimini !!!!!!

 

[Joe11688]

Thanks Joe: P.S. I like your Poor Man's Bimini !!!!!!

Ah, it works but it can get in the way and be a pain when I'm trolling for Stripers.