Bimini top for 26S

[Russ Ward]

I am in search of a bimini top for my 26S. I have read the past posts and reviewed Sumner's site many times. I am still trying to decide what to order. I see some talking about the cheap ones from amazon, and I am considering purchasing one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Leader-Acces...child=1&keywords=bimini&qid=1593998996&sr=8-4

I would be looking at the 6'L x 46"H x 73"-78W or the 6'L x 46"H x 67"-72"W.

I have concerns about the height as it doesn't look as simple as cutting off the end of the pipes as they are also bent.

I would expect that I would mostly use the bimini during non-sailing times, but have also considered raising my boom to allow for the higher bimini.

Has anyone purchased this top and installed it? If so, were you happy with it?

I'm also open to other suggestions for a bimini.

Thanks
-Russ

 

[sail sfbay]

This thread might be useful: Bimini top advise
This link might be helpful on installing a bimini on a MacGregor: http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/macgregor2/outside-32.html
Blue Water Yachts sells biminis for MacGregors: CANVAS, BIMINI, 26X

 

[Russ Ward]

This thread might be useful: Bimini top advise
This link might be helpful on installing a bimini on a MacGregor: http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/macgregor2/outside-32.html
Blue Water Yachts sells biminis for MacGregors: CANVAS, BIMINI, 26X

Thanks. I have reviewed all those in the past. I'm hoping someone has used the top linked as it appears to be one mentioned in the "Bimini top advise" thread.

-Russ

 

[Russ Ward]

Update for those following this thread. I purchased the following based on a recommendation. I ordered the 6'x79-84"X46". Installed it last night. It is great and covers the cockpit awesome.

I did move the boom up 4” to clear and move the sheet mounting loop forward 15 inches to clear the front. Should have made this investment many years ago.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B014P0FASC/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_api_i_VajbFbD88D18N?fbclid=IwAR1j-iX-lY1IEyJDwZu0IPTwlph2bzg4P4EmvmhO2SWAsDFj6n4QHJ1_xzM