Our boat came with the small wheel and I had the ask the PO for the big one. He hated it and was shocked when I wanted it. I prefer our big wheel so that I can steer from the low side of the boat. Everything is a compromise...
On Fri, Feb 16, 2018, 1:21 PM Bruce via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi Josh, > > > > That certainly explains a lot, especially with the added complication of > the large wheel. I can certainly see how having a big wheel would require > you to cross the seats, and make higher head room a priority. > > > > Our boat also came with a large wheel, but the prior owner was kind enough > to give us the original standard wheel as well. My wife has made it > abundantly clear that she doesn’t want the big wheel on the boat, > especially since we use the boat for cruising (coastal for now) with a lot > of it on autopilot. So, a higher bimini won’t be a priority for us. > > > > I know some folks here are interested in our larger wheel, so I will post > about it’s availability next. > > > > Kindest Regards, > > > > Bruce C. Whitmore > > 1994 C&C 37/40+, “Astralis” > > Madeira Beach, FL > > 847.404.5092 > > bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Josh > Muckley via CnC-List > *Sent:* Friday, February 16, 2018 5:54 AM > > > *To:* C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Hard bimini? > > > > Bruce, > > > > It might have started with the original dodger which was considerably > harder to see around/through. Any dodger has to be high to allow head room > due to the elevated companionway. The previous dodger was more aesthetic > but less functional. This dodger provides good shade and protection while > not impeding entry or winch usage. These windows are a hard glass and stay > clearer with less distortion and have a very minimal fabric frame. It is > not uncommon for us to sit on the hump in a squatted position with our feet > on the forward corners of the aft locker lids. When things get spicy we > are already in a position to brace and if a better vantage is required then > it is just the act of standing up. The steering wheel is pretty large and > in order to get forward of it, it is typical for us to stand on the aft and > side benches to walk around. > > > > IIRC one of the other 37+ owners shared our sentiments. Maybe it was > Brian Fry. > > > > Josh > > > > > > > > On Feb 15, 2018 11:34 PM, "bwhitmore via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > We've never felt that need. Just curious, did that tendency arise after > you put on the Dodger or is it because of the dodger you want night to > improve your field of view? > > > > Thanks for all your insights, > > > > Bruce Whitmore > > > > > > > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > > > > -------- Original message -------- > > From: Josh Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > > Date: 2/15/18 10:58 PM (GMT-05:00) > > To: C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > > Cc: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> > > Subject: Re: Stus-List Hard bimini? > > > > Both my wife and I prefer the vantage and the bench corners tend to > provide a more sturdy foot hold. > > > > Josh > > > > On Feb 15, 2018 10:32 PM, "bwhitmore via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Just curious Josh, whu do you stand on the benches? > > > > Bruce Whitmore > > > > > > > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > > > > -------- Original message -------- > > From: Josh Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > > Date: 2/15/18 9:59 PM (GMT-05:00) > > To: C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > > Cc: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> > > Subject: Re: Stus-List Hard bimini? > > > > The pictures in this link are my brain storming image mock ups. I stand > on the benches constantly so having head room is extremely important. Of > course with head room means boom interference. My imagination is that the > bimini extends behind the cockpit in a reflection of the reverse transom. > > > > > https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwNze1nnSQ2-fktxdFRDXzRFQWl3SEVSRmpSaDY2YkVIMEEyeHdKUHJNNWFfeU9DQnoyMHc > > > > Josh Muckley > > S/V Sea Hawk > > 1989 C&C 37+ > > Solomons, MD > > > > On Feb 14, 2018 11:46 AM, "Bruce via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > I should know more in the not too distant future. Hard-to-Top is sending > me sample material, and if I like it, I think I’ll move forward with it in > the next 30 days or so. > > > > I’ll keep everyone posted, > > > > Bruce Whitmore > > 1994 C&C 37/40+ “Astralis” > > Madeira Beach, FL > > 847.404.5092 <(847)%20404-5092> > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Della > Barba, Joe via CnC-List > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 14, 2018 9:25 AM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Della Barba, Joe <joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov> > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Hard bimini? > > > > > > I too am interested in this, my Bimini needs a lot of stitching right now > L > > Google-Fu shows some creative cheap solutions. Maryland watermen never met > an old piece of plywood they couldn’t nail onto a crab boat for shade and > shelter and people have just attached plywood to their Bimini frame. I have > also heard of using 4x8 foot fiberglass sheets sold at Home Depot for > shower installs and they are pretty cheap too and never rot. The next idea > isn’t exactly cheap, but does serve two functions: Get solar panels big > enough and bolt them together and use the panels themselves for the > covering. I think I would be in the 200-400 watt range that way! > > The latest Good Old Boat has an article about making a hard Bimini > yourself as well. > > > > > > Joe > > Coquina > > C&C 35 MK I > > > > (If have no pride but hate sun, rumor has it Harbor Freight blue tarps are > cheap) > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. 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