Need a bimini

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Dec 22, 2005
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- - On the Way to Palmetto...
Hi there, We are new sailboat owners and we just purchased a Catalina 27 over ebay. We are going to pick it up in Annapolis and already know that we will be needing a dodger and bimini combo for it as well as a gimballed stove and 8' dingy. We have 3 children and will be taking our time going south down the ICW. Thank you for any leads you may have as far as a good dealer along the way. Bart
 

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Jun 7, 2005
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- - Sewell Marina - West Vancouver
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Here in Vancouver BC, home to much marine activity, I find the price to jump around with a new Dodger and Bimini. Check out a number of sources before you settle on one business. Good luck in your new purchase. I am assuming your boat is used and you should be aware that means it will have "issues." Almost all used boats do, so don't be discouraged or disappointed with what you find. Minor leaks will probably be present; sometimes the detective work to trace it is harder than the repair; but, suspect all areas that will let water through, like stanchions, windows, chain plates, etc. About your gimballed stove, I just finished reading somewhere - and I don't recall where unfortunately - that the stove to be truly gimballed should be able to move 30 degrees either way, front and back. In many cases, the gimballed stove can't do this and thus is not truly gimballed. Another solution is to install a one burner gimballed stove - harder than it sounds in my dinette, galley opposite it, Catalina 27. When a boat is heeled over, many folks don't do that much cooking. A one burner will allow you to warm up drinks, soups, and stews for your lunch, and use the regular stove once at anchor.
 
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Bart, I have a Cat 30 and purchased a bimini made of sunbrella material from Overtons boat suppl at overtons.com. Good prices. Works well. Also, I have a single burner stove for dale on the equipment for sale at this wed=b site. Good luck with your boat.
 
Jun 8, 2004
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Catalina 320 Dana Point
I made coffee 2 days ago while underway,

use a teakettle and french press, actually had the coffee in the travel mug before I spilled half on my hand & jacket sleeve. My stove just swings to account for heel and that usually ain't much. Don't do much other than heat stuff up or make hot drinks underway unless it is pretty placid.
 
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