Does anybody had installed and/or ordered a binimi for a Hunter 27? Or constructed it from scratch? Any references or suggestins will be appreciated. Thanks! Aldo alozano@monmouth.com
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Marcus Hart
Bimini...
I have a '78 H27 that had a bimini when I bought her. It is obviously an aftermarket type. The biggiest problem with a bimini on these is where your traveler is. Mine is in the cockpit which does not provide for an open bimini while under sail.
I have a '78 H27 that had a bimini when I bought her. It is obviously an aftermarket type. The biggiest problem with a bimini on these is where your traveler is. Mine is in the cockpit which does not provide for an open bimini while under sail.
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David Foster
How is yours rigged, Aldo?
I also have the traveler in the cockpit. We rig tarps for shade/shelter in port, and I have been thinking of a bimini around the backstay (and aft of the mainsheet) for underway. Works if we are heading north. Then I wonder if we could rig rolling flaps from such a bimini, and deploy the one to the windward side to a dodger or other attachment forward. Has anyone ever solved this problem? Don't want to move the traveler to the cabing roof, because the leverage is better for the boom and us at the end of the boom. David Lady Lillie
I also have the traveler in the cockpit. We rig tarps for shade/shelter in port, and I have been thinking of a bimini around the backstay (and aft of the mainsheet) for underway. Works if we are heading north. Then I wonder if we could rig rolling flaps from such a bimini, and deploy the one to the windward side to a dodger or other attachment forward. Has anyone ever solved this problem? Don't want to move the traveler to the cabing roof, because the leverage is better for the boom and us at the end of the boom. David Lady Lillie
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Aldo Lozano-WA2IST
Marcus, David...
The blocks that control the boom are in the top of the cabin, alonside the entrance of the companionway, so I will have room from there till the double backstay. There is enough room (we are short people) from the companionway till the stern lazzarette, but, although I may be able to rig something to cover that area, a picture or sketch of an existing installation will be very helpfull. Thanks for answering... Aldo alozano@monmouth.com
The blocks that control the boom are in the top of the cabin, alonside the entrance of the companionway, so I will have room from there till the double backstay. There is enough room (we are short people) from the companionway till the stern lazzarette, but, although I may be able to rig something to cover that area, a picture or sketch of an existing installation will be very helpfull. Thanks for answering... Aldo alozano@monmouth.com
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David Foster
Sailnet has good drawings
The bimini vendor at Sailnet furnishes good alternative drawings, shows different approaches to mounting, and walks you through selecting an attachment point to avoid interference with your winches, or moving forward to tend the sails. Just follow the link below, and search for bimini. David Lady Lillie
The bimini vendor at Sailnet furnishes good alternative drawings, shows different approaches to mounting, and walks you through selecting an attachment point to avoid interference with your winches, or moving forward to tend the sails. Just follow the link below, and search for bimini. David Lady Lillie
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Dan Bryant
built one
Aldo, I built one from scratch for my H27 that I'm pretty happy with last Spring. It is unusual in that it STARTS at the end of the boom and extends back slightly beyond the stern seat. I have wheel steering and have mounted a captains chair onto the seat (this is a great feature, as it supports your back and holds you in while heeling). Anyway, the bimini is clear of the sheets, clear of the boom and keeps the captain and half the cockpit shaded. And I can stand up (biminis under the boom make you walk around like the hunchback). If you interested I can e-mail you the design. Dan
Aldo, I built one from scratch for my H27 that I'm pretty happy with last Spring. It is unusual in that it STARTS at the end of the boom and extends back slightly beyond the stern seat. I have wheel steering and have mounted a captains chair onto the seat (this is a great feature, as it supports your back and holds you in while heeling). Anyway, the bimini is clear of the sheets, clear of the boom and keeps the captain and half the cockpit shaded. And I can stand up (biminis under the boom make you walk around like the hunchback). If you interested I can e-mail you the design. Dan
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Marcus Hart
Aldo...
Your traveler arrangement is more condusive to a bimini than mine. My traveler is in the aft part of the cockpit and attached to the end of the boom. My bimini only covers part of the cockpit. However, it does cover the companion way opening which is great when it rains. The rain then does not get inside. And on these hot SC days and nights that's a good thing. Good luck.
Your traveler arrangement is more condusive to a bimini than mine. My traveler is in the aft part of the cockpit and attached to the end of the boom. My bimini only covers part of the cockpit. However, it does cover the companion way opening which is great when it rains. The rain then does not get inside. And on these hot SC days and nights that's a good thing. Good luck.
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Jay Kent
I had one made
for my H-27. It was measured to go from directly above the aft rail to within 8 inches of the companionway. It covers all but the first 4 or 5 inches of cockpit seating aft of the companionway. Since I have a split backstay, I had to remove the adjuster so that the bimini could fit the same each time - and close easier. It folds up to both sides of the backstay with zippers to the stays. Really handy and the only thing is I have to loosen the main sheet (traveler is over companionway) to move the boom to one side when I first open or go to close it. Had the foremost part reinforced in case of any "rub" from the boom while in port. Used stainless instead of aluminum supports. Fair winds.... JAY
for my H-27. It was measured to go from directly above the aft rail to within 8 inches of the companionway. It covers all but the first 4 or 5 inches of cockpit seating aft of the companionway. Since I have a split backstay, I had to remove the adjuster so that the bimini could fit the same each time - and close easier. It folds up to both sides of the backstay with zippers to the stays. Really handy and the only thing is I have to loosen the main sheet (traveler is over companionway) to move the boom to one side when I first open or go to close it. Had the foremost part reinforced in case of any "rub" from the boom while in port. Used stainless instead of aluminum supports. Fair winds.... JAY
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