Does anyone know the measurements so I can have a custom bimini built or where to get Bimini for an Oday 25?
Where to get Bimini for an Oday 25?
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I would get it from O'Day Owners.com
I will tell you what little I know-make sure the top you order has curved bows that are raised slightly in the center. Some cheaper tops are flat on top and tend to pool rain water. The basic measurements are center height, width at mounting points and length. I have a bimini on O'Day 23. It worked best for me to mount it outside of coamings instead of on top. Leaves a little more room around winches and gives better sun shade. You will notice that your top will not go all the way back because of back stay. I would not worry about this and would leave atleast 2 inches clearance. You will find this leaves just enough room to stand up at back for messing with motor, fishing or using swim ladder. Remember that if your main sail lets boom relax lower than topping lift, you will need a little extra space there as well. A good way to measure height is to make a mock up bow with some cheap pvc pipe and a couple 90 degree fittings. A nice top has been my favorite addition to my boat. Good luck.
I will tell you what little I know-make sure the top you order has curved bows that are raised slightly in the center. Some cheaper tops are flat on top and tend to pool rain water. The basic measurements are center height, width at mounting points and length. I have a bimini on O'Day 23. It worked best for me to mount it outside of coamings instead of on top. Leaves a little more room around winches and gives better sun shade. You will notice that your top will not go all the way back because of back stay. I would not worry about this and would leave atleast 2 inches clearance. You will find this leaves just enough room to stand up at back for messing with motor, fishing or using swim ladder. Remember that if your main sail lets boom relax lower than topping lift, you will need a little extra space there as well. A good way to measure height is to make a mock up bow with some cheap pvc pipe and a couple 90 degree fittings. A nice top has been my favorite addition to my boat. Good luck.
good investment
I added one two years ago. Its an amazing difference when its really hot. I got mine on this site. Had some problems, buyer be ware. But do it! A couple of tips for what they're worth. If your 25 has the main sheet track on the forward cockpit bench like mine then your space is limited. BUT you can have the rear section made with a slot for the back stay so that you can extend it behind the back stay. There is really no way to meaningfully go forward of the main sheet that I can think of. Also, mine has about 4 inches of material that hangs down on the sides. I've thought of trying to add a couple of bows(? I had no idea they had a name) that extend beyond the sides of the boat to provide more shade. With the short space between the main and the back stay and the need to get it high enough to stand under the shade is real effective at high noon. Later or earlier it tends to throw nice shade to the fish off either side. But you surely want it high enough to stand under (within reason, I'm just 5'10" so it works). I keep the boom at almost the top of its track on the mast to provide clearance between the Bimini and the boom. Not the most effective position for racing but then I ain't racing. I mounted mine dead center of the coaming. At the least you should try to get whoever makes it to bow it our so that the top extends beyoud the coaming. You get the point some shade GOOD, more shade BETTER. The otherhalf is thrilled with the shade. PRICELESS. Don't have any pics with the bimini. Need to take some. If you want to talk more about it feel free to email off list or on. whalenlaw@bellsouth.net Good luck, Mike
I added one two years ago. Its an amazing difference when its really hot. I got mine on this site. Had some problems, buyer be ware. But do it! A couple of tips for what they're worth. If your 25 has the main sheet track on the forward cockpit bench like mine then your space is limited. BUT you can have the rear section made with a slot for the back stay so that you can extend it behind the back stay. There is really no way to meaningfully go forward of the main sheet that I can think of. Also, mine has about 4 inches of material that hangs down on the sides. I've thought of trying to add a couple of bows(? I had no idea they had a name) that extend beyond the sides of the boat to provide more shade. With the short space between the main and the back stay and the need to get it high enough to stand under the shade is real effective at high noon. Later or earlier it tends to throw nice shade to the fish off either side. But you surely want it high enough to stand under (within reason, I'm just 5'10" so it works). I keep the boom at almost the top of its track on the mast to provide clearance between the Bimini and the boom. Not the most effective position for racing but then I ain't racing. I mounted mine dead center of the coaming. At the least you should try to get whoever makes it to bow it our so that the top extends beyoud the coaming. You get the point some shade GOOD, more shade BETTER. The otherhalf is thrilled with the shade. PRICELESS. Don't have any pics with the bimini. Need to take some. If you want to talk more about it feel free to email off list or on. whalenlaw@bellsouth.net Good luck, Mike
Thanks and where did you get it?
Thanks for the tips, Where did you end up getting yours, what are the measurements you provided and what was the approximate price?
Thanks for the tips, Where did you end up getting yours, what are the measurements you provided and what was the approximate price?
West Marine Part #??
Do you know the part nubmer or link for the bimini you ordered from West Marine? I would like to get one.
Do you know the part nubmer or link for the bimini you ordered from West Marine? I would like to get one.
A poor sailor's Bimini Top
Last Tuesday we sailed to Bristol RI for a two day cruise and it was so hot that I took my small polytarp and fashioned a makeshift Bimini out of it. It looked kind of stupid but it kept the sun off us and it also gave me an idea of the clearances needed for my boat when I decide to buy or make my Bimini top. All I did was tie it to my stern rail and to my lifelines with rolling hitches, along with my boat pole to hold it up. We sailed for hours with this makeshift rig. I'm going to try to Mickey Mouse something that will work and not be in the way when I'm not using it. RW made a Bimini and his came out great, but I figure that this is a good way to start.
Joe
Last Tuesday we sailed to Bristol RI for a two day cruise and it was so hot that I took my small polytarp and fashioned a makeshift Bimini out of it. It looked kind of stupid but it kept the sun off us and it also gave me an idea of the clearances needed for my boat when I decide to buy or make my Bimini top. All I did was tie it to my stern rail and to my lifelines with rolling hitches, along with my boat pole to hold it up. We sailed for hours with this makeshift rig. I'm going to try to Mickey Mouse something that will work and not be in the way when I'm not using it. RW made a Bimini and his came out great, but I figure that this is a good way to start.
Joe
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