I purchased a new 2002 240 with the stern rail seats and the optional bimini from Hunter in May. The dealer did not install the bimini prior to delivery due to parts discovered missing the day prior to delivery and made arrangements with my Marina to install once the parts arrive. The parts were forwarded from the dealer to the Marina a couple of weeks later. They attempted to install but the frame did not allow for the fabric to tighten despite numerous attempts at adjustments. We contacted Hunter got the name of the person at the bimini subcontractor and he immediated shipped a second bimini. The Marina attempted to install the second Bimini however the previous problem was corrected but it was not usuable with the stern rail seats. Once installed the bimini when raised blocked vision when sitting in the stern rail seats sailing and when folded fell in the stern rail seats not behind. In other words it couldn't be used up or it couldn't be used down if you wanted to use the stern rail seats... When the subcontractor and Hunter were told of the situation it was finally acknowledged the bimini sold as an option through Hunter was not designed to fit with stern rail seats. This was obviously very frustrating to me since I ordered at the same time through the dealer both the stern rail seats and the bimini..... Greg Emerson is working on this issue so I am confident it will be finally resolved but I bought the boat in May and it is now August and still no protection from the sun..I post this to alert others to this potential problem....
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Crazy Dave Condon
bimini
On the 240, you cannot get standing headroom with a bimini since the boom is not that high. As a result, the bimini is not designed to cover the stern rail seats. YOu can get a 4 footer or 6 footer. With the 6 footer, you do have to move the attachement of the mainsheet forward on the boom by about 22 inches I believe. I wonder if the installtion is correct based on what is going on as I have installed many over the years. Crazy Dave Condon
On the 240, you cannot get standing headroom with a bimini since the boom is not that high. As a result, the bimini is not designed to cover the stern rail seats. YOu can get a 4 footer or 6 footer. With the 6 footer, you do have to move the attachement of the mainsheet forward on the boom by about 22 inches I believe. I wonder if the installtion is correct based on what is going on as I have installed many over the years. Crazy Dave Condon
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Gary
Crazy Dave
I have today been in contact with the Bimini sub contractor through Greg Emerson. They are working with me to design a bimini that falls behind the stern rail seats and when opened comes under the boom, yet allows the stern rail seats to be covered. I am 5'9" and when standing in the cockpit or sitting in the stern rail seats my height allows me mobility with the top of the bimini coming below the boom. I would welcome your thoughts as I have great confidence in your judgement.
I have today been in contact with the Bimini sub contractor through Greg Emerson. They are working with me to design a bimini that falls behind the stern rail seats and when opened comes under the boom, yet allows the stern rail seats to be covered. I am 5'9" and when standing in the cockpit or sitting in the stern rail seats my height allows me mobility with the top of the bimini coming below the boom. I would welcome your thoughts as I have great confidence in your judgement.
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Crazy Dave Condon
Which sub contractor
There are two companies making the biminis for Hunter. Which one? I question the bimini being over the stern rail seats as the seats are higher and you will have to stoop or lean over when the bimini is deployed. Keep me posted. Iam curious. Crazy Dave Condon
There are two companies making the biminis for Hunter. Which one? I question the bimini being over the stern rail seats as the seats are higher and you will have to stoop or lean over when the bimini is deployed. Keep me posted. Iam curious. Crazy Dave Condon
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Kevin
Crazy Dave Question -
CD - I ordered a bimini for my 2002 H260 from the Chanderly on this site. My H260 has stern rail seats. I plan to install the bimini myself when it arrives this weekend. Since you have much experience here, can you give me any advice regarding the installation? Will I have a similar problem with the bimini and stern rail seats? I believe I need to move the outhaul. What is recommended? Thanks so much for your help!! Kevin
CD - I ordered a bimini for my 2002 H260 from the Chanderly on this site. My H260 has stern rail seats. I plan to install the bimini myself when it arrives this weekend. Since you have much experience here, can you give me any advice regarding the installation? Will I have a similar problem with the bimini and stern rail seats? I believe I need to move the outhaul. What is recommended? Thanks so much for your help!! Kevin
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Gary
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The Sub contractor is in St. Augustine, Fla but I am uncertain of the name. I have had two conversations with them and was impressed with their intent to please me. I am not an engineer nor am I a handyman, just a company CEO that depends upon others for his success. That is very true in this case since my marina owner, who the dealer subcontracted with to install the bimini, is working with the bimini maker, and just very recently the dealer. My boat is 5 hours away from the dealership, that is why the dealer sub contracted the work out. When I bought the boat I questioned the dealer And Hunter re: the bimini covering the stern rail seats and was told it would however I would not be able to stand fully erect under it. That was fine with me as I am a survivor of melanoma and my priority was coverage from the sun when seated in the stern rail seats sailing. As I have learned what I was told was incorrect but they are working in good faith to solve the problem. I will keep you posted. Again thanks for attempting to help those of us with less knowledge and experience with our Hunter's......
The Sub contractor is in St. Augustine, Fla but I am uncertain of the name. I have had two conversations with them and was impressed with their intent to please me. I am not an engineer nor am I a handyman, just a company CEO that depends upon others for his success. That is very true in this case since my marina owner, who the dealer subcontracted with to install the bimini, is working with the bimini maker, and just very recently the dealer. My boat is 5 hours away from the dealership, that is why the dealer sub contracted the work out. When I bought the boat I questioned the dealer And Hunter re: the bimini covering the stern rail seats and was told it would however I would not be able to stand fully erect under it. That was fine with me as I am a survivor of melanoma and my priority was coverage from the sun when seated in the stern rail seats sailing. As I have learned what I was told was incorrect but they are working in good faith to solve the problem. I will keep you posted. Again thanks for attempting to help those of us with less knowledge and experience with our Hunter's......
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Kevin
I am glad that you are using the HOW chandlrey. The installation is simple. YOu will get four stainless steel brackets that screw together which two are for the stern rail and one each on the most forward part of the top rail of the stern rail seats. There is one thing. If you got the 6 foot bimini, you will need to move the attachment of the mainsheet forward by about 22 inches. Simply pop rivit into place. You can use stainless steel pop rivites but they are a bear using a standard pop rivit gun. Aluminum pop rivets will be fine. Crazy Dave Condon
I am glad that you are using the HOW chandlrey. The installation is simple. YOu will get four stainless steel brackets that screw together which two are for the stern rail and one each on the most forward part of the top rail of the stern rail seats. There is one thing. If you got the 6 foot bimini, you will need to move the attachment of the mainsheet forward by about 22 inches. Simply pop rivit into place. You can use stainless steel pop rivites but they are a bear using a standard pop rivit gun. Aluminum pop rivets will be fine. Crazy Dave Condon
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Crazy Dave Condon
Gary
Keep me posted. The orgiinal biminis did not cover the stern rail seats as it is too low with someone sitting in it. There are two manufacturers for the biminis which is St. Augustine Canvas and Ameriseam. I believe the HOW chandlrey uses Ameriseam. I introduced Amerriseam to Hunter and for a long time, they used their products along with many dealers that I know. Crazy Dave Condon
Keep me posted. The orgiinal biminis did not cover the stern rail seats as it is too low with someone sitting in it. There are two manufacturers for the biminis which is St. Augustine Canvas and Ameriseam. I believe the HOW chandlrey uses Ameriseam. I introduced Amerriseam to Hunter and for a long time, they used their products along with many dealers that I know. Crazy Dave Condon
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John Frederick
Crazy Dave Bimini Install Question
Crazy Dave I have a 1999 240 that was not purchased with a bimini new. The dealer I bought the boat from provided a St. Augistine Bimini that does not attach to the stern rail seats. This bimini is to tall to leave up when sailing? I followed the instructions provided. Is this normal.
Crazy Dave I have a 1999 240 that was not purchased with a bimini new. The dealer I bought the boat from provided a St. Augistine Bimini that does not attach to the stern rail seats. This bimini is to tall to leave up when sailing? I followed the instructions provided. Is this normal.
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Crazy Dave Condon
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A bimini should be used up and generally underneath the boom by about 1-2 inches with the sail up. Does the bimini have slide tracks at the feet. I am trying to get an idea of how the feet are attached specifically in one place or are they slidable. Crazy Dave Condon
A bimini should be used up and generally underneath the boom by about 1-2 inches with the sail up. Does the bimini have slide tracks at the feet. I am trying to get an idea of how the feet are attached specifically in one place or are they slidable. Crazy Dave Condon
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Butch Berchem
Bimini problem / correction
A bimini can be built to fold up behind the stern rail seats, just like on the H-260. However you will not be able to sit in the seats with enough headroom with the bimini unfolded. The boom is to low by about 4". So you have to slouch to sit in them. But when folded up and out of the way it doesn't hit you right in the middle of the eyes.
A bimini can be built to fold up behind the stern rail seats, just like on the H-260. However you will not be able to sit in the seats with enough headroom with the bimini unfolded. The boom is to low by about 4". So you have to slouch to sit in them. But when folded up and out of the way it doesn't hit you right in the middle of the eyes.
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John Frederick
Crazy Dave
Dave They feet are in a fixed position per the ST. Augustine instructions. One other piece of information, the bimini is 6' long.
Dave They feet are in a fixed position per the ST. Augustine instructions. One other piece of information, the bimini is 6' long.
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Crazy Dave Condon
John
YOu probably have the fixed feet kind. They use to have slides but that has changed. IF you have a six footer, then you will probably have to move the attachment of the mainsheet on the boom by moving it about 20-22 inches forward by removing pop rivets and installing new ones unless you have a boom bail. The next would be to readjust the center bow lower and adust the foward as necessary. AS mentioned earlier, the bimini is not designed to cover the stern rail seats. keep me posted. Crazy Dave Condon
YOu probably have the fixed feet kind. They use to have slides but that has changed. IF you have a six footer, then you will probably have to move the attachment of the mainsheet on the boom by moving it about 20-22 inches forward by removing pop rivets and installing new ones unless you have a boom bail. The next would be to readjust the center bow lower and adust the foward as necessary. AS mentioned earlier, the bimini is not designed to cover the stern rail seats. keep me posted. Crazy Dave Condon
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John Frederick
Crazy Dave
I am going to try your idea this weekend. If I can get my sons digital camera I will post some pictures of the changes. I"ll let you know how it turns out.
I am going to try your idea this weekend. If I can get my sons digital camera I will post some pictures of the changes. I"ll let you know how it turns out.
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Doug Nowell
If only I could use a Bimini
I have a 240 as well and sail it in the UK on an Inland Lake called Windermere - It is famous for rain - I wish that I could need a Bimini now that I have read so much about fitting them. This weekend was supposed to be the best of our UK summer - It rained all morning, with no wind at all and our race was cancelled - a typical UK Lake district day!!! Are Bimini's waterproof - if so they could have an alternate market in the UK!!!
I have a 240 as well and sail it in the UK on an Inland Lake called Windermere - It is famous for rain - I wish that I could need a Bimini now that I have read so much about fitting them. This weekend was supposed to be the best of our UK summer - It rained all morning, with no wind at all and our race was cancelled - a typical UK Lake district day!!! Are Bimini's waterproof - if so they could have an alternate market in the UK!!!
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Crazy Dave Condon
material
All the material used is Sunbrella made in North Carolina, USA which is waterproof. I would suspect that this material is made for sale world wide. Crazy Dave Condon
All the material used is Sunbrella made in North Carolina, USA which is waterproof. I would suspect that this material is made for sale world wide. Crazy Dave Condon
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