On Sep 27, 10:46 pm, "Glenn \(s/v Seawing\)"
wrote:
That's a great looking bimini Joe. You didn't happen to keep a photo-record
of the construction did you? Any advise on construction?

Glenn.

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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.

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I just used 1/2" marine ply for the sides..Lexan windows..total weight
for the sides is about 40 lbs. The top is 1/8 " ply over 3/4" X 6" a
spruce framed top, covered with fiberglass cloth and resin. The top
weighs about 120 lbs for a combined total weight of 160 LBS. Total
cost about 500 bucks. I'm adding a rain water catching rim that will
funnel rain into the water tanks. I also just painted everything
inside above the dash flat black.

This picture shows the spruce framing:
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...63212926yfjeXR

I've painted everything above the dash flat black now to aid night
vision/ navigation.

Joe