On Sep 26, 8:21 pm, "Glenn \(s/v Seawing\)"
wrote:
We cruise on our Gulfstar Auxillary 41 centre cockpit. Our bimini is now
old and will need replacing this season. I have been thinking of replacing
with a hard bimini that will last longer than a sunbrella one, allow the
mounting of solar panels, water collection & other cockpit ammenities.

I am considering building one myself. Some folks at the boat-yard suggested
building one out of some kind of foam, that can be cut & fit & when the
desired shape is reached, painted with resin to harden and so on.

Anyone built a hard bimini? Advise? Used this foam stuff?
Advise?...what's the stuff called & where can it be aquired? Advise on
bimini for a cruising boat?

Thanks all!

Glenn.
s/v Seawing

Use marine ply and cover with cloth..You can use just about anything
as a core I guess including foam, bimini's leak..wear out...and all
around are a pain in the ass.

I buildt a hard top after 2 bimini's.... best thing I ever did for the
boat.

http://sports.webshots.com/photo/272...63212926LiUcvQ

I guess with the proper foam and resin you could build lighter and
stronger.

Joe