Bimini Top for an 88 MacGregor 26D
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Here is what we did...
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/macgregor/outside-10.html
...and would do again with the mod that I added at the end of the install....
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/macgregor2/outside-32.html
Others have gone a different route and are also happy. I guess look at the options and see what would work best for you,
Sum
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http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/macgregor/outside-10.html
...and would do again with the mod that I added at the end of the install....
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/macgregor2/outside-32.html
Others have gone a different route and are also happy. I guess look at the options and see what would work best for you,
Sum
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One other question: Are the D & S the same dimensions? In other words, can I just use your measurements for my 1988 D?
I think they are except for the top of the coaming. Earlier D's had a step just behind the cabin and laters sloped down like the S's, but if you mount the bimini on the sides that shouldn't influence anything.
I'm much happier with the...
... rear supports down on the sides vs. the top where I started. Some....
.. shims there are a good idea like I showed and I think you can buy them. Also I'd for sure spend the money on...
...the supports that piviot like above. That takes a lot of stress off the tracks. I haven't had problems with the tracks being held tight to the sides, but at some point might thru-bolt them. Our hulls aren't too thick and there isn't a lot there for screws to grab ahold of, but so far the tracks are still secure.
The bimini is well worth it. We couldn't live without it and I like the fact that I fit under it and I'm a little over 6 feet,
Sum
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if you follow Summer's design you'll be good.
the 88 and earlier D's has the coaming stop just about where he mounted the track on the side.
89D had the higher coaming like the S.
the 88 and earlier D's has the coaming stop just about where he mounted the track on the side.
89D had the higher coaming like the S.
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