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wrote:
As Dennis Marier's post makes clear, priorities differ. Those of us
who live where it is hot know that a Bimini comes long before any of
the other desired items, even before sails. Without a Bimini, you will
not sail long in the heat and all other gear will then be useless. So,
consider that your priorities might differ from what we have said.

That's for sure. Even though the Mirage 33 I crewed on for 5 years came
with a Bimini, I didn't see it used once. On the otherhand, the Dodger
was a popular item on cold blustery days when the most forward seats in
the cockpit were highly valued.