If you have some pictures, I would love to see what it looks like. We have been thinking of adding one to ours. Thanks.
--- On Sat, 7/3/10, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: [IC27A] Re: bimini update To: [email protected] Date: Saturday, July 3, 2010, 7:57 AM I finally got my Taylor bimini installed, unfortunately I ordered it before I learned of the jib car mount, and it is mounted to the decks. I may extend the center support to mount in on the cars as, although it works, it would work much better outside the lifelines. When you say you shackled it on, does that mean it is loosely mounted to the car? As far a quality, I agree, not top of the line, but very serviceable. Don't leave it up in the rain as the water will pool and stretch the fabric. Also if you are handy with a sewing machine, as I am, when the fabric wears out ( I can't see it lasting more than 3 years) using it as a pattern, a new one using Sunbrella would use only two yards and is not complicated to make. And at $15/yd can't beat the price. On the whole, I feel it is a good deal, much better than others I have looked at and it sure is far more comfortable on those hot days to sit in the shade. Very happy with it. Gene Tozzi C27 Gypsy Star #3431 Kingston, NY "They that go down to sea in ships, that do business in great waters: ............ ......... .......These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep". ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,,, ~~ Psalm 103:23-30 >Secondly, we installed the new Taylor bimini on the jib car rails in 5 >minutes. We didn't even have to modify >the jib cars like I thought. We just >attached with a shackle just like you would a spin sheet. Works great, >clears >the lifelines and winches just fine and best of all, is fully adjustable!! I >can't tell you what a difference >it's made. We were out last evening and >while it was hot, everyone was reasonably comfortable. Now for >the Taylor >bimini: > > These are not top of the line by any stretch. But for the price ($240 > including shipping) I really can't >complain. The frame is very sturdy but > the stitching on the fabric is sub par. Good news is a replacement >top is on > $75 so if I get 3-5 years out of it and have to replace the top I'm still > ahead of the game. So there >you have it.
