Can anyone recommend an easy to install portable bimini for the cockpit of an M15 that is simple to take down, which collapses into something easily storeable underneath when not in use? Thanks!
I'm not sure your specific use case, but I would consider a boom shade cover instead, that is only used when already at anchor/dock. The M15 is so small and light, a bimini will really hurt upwind sailing performance, and cause the boat to blow around harder to control when docking, etc. even when under motor. Sincerely, Tyler ----- Original Message ----- From: "bkurlancheek" <bkurlancheek@gmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 9:35:57 AM Subject: M_Boats: Bimini for M15 Can anyone recommend an easy to install portable bimini for the cockpit of an M15 that is simple to take down, which collapses into something easily storeable underneath when not in use? Thanks!
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On Jun 8, 2022, at 9:37 AM, brad kurlancheek <bkurlancheek@gmail.com> wrote:
Can anyone recommend an easy to install portable bimini for the cockpit of an M15 that is simple to take down, which collapses into something easily storeable underneath when not in use? Thanks!
A simple canvas/sunbrella/tarp with tent-pole stiffeners that reaches just a bit outboard of gunnel to gunnel works best. Can be rolled and put below along the outboard edge of the vberth. You can see examples of one I used on my M15, M17, and Sages 17/15/SC using the links below in my signature. yes used the same one on all five boat types. There are also many examples on MSOGphotosite.com - look at the M17s as more examples there. A great example is the 'Conestoga wagon' style used by Larry Yake on M17 CORNDOG. All the above are used only when at anchor/mooring/dock. Need more details let me know. :: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: Baba 30 #233 DEJA VU :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site! On Wed, Jun 8, 2022, 9:36 AM brad kurlancheek <bkurlancheek@gmail.com> wrote:
Can anyone recommend an easy to install portable bimini for the cockpit of an M15 that is simple to take down, which collapses into something easily storeable underneath when not in use? Thanks!
I remember Larry's shade / rain structure and really liked it. But for here in SoCal and other more hot and sunny areas a bimini that can be up while sailing is nice especially for long sails like the return from Catalina. I have one on the Monty 17 as well as the Scamp. The one on the Scamp is also the main support for the full enclosure. Jim Ellsworth M-17 #603 Grace Scamp #282 Tiny Dancer Crawford Melonseed # 550 Isabella Naples Sabot #10349 Sea Foam Whitehall Solo 14 Spirit On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 10:02 AM Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
A simple canvas/sunbrella/tarp with tent-pole stiffeners that reaches just a bit outboard of gunnel to gunnel works best. Can be rolled and put below along the outboard edge of the vberth.
You can see examples of one I used on my M15, M17, and Sages 17/15/SC using the links below in my signature. yes used the same one on all five boat types.
There are also many examples on MSOGphotosite.com - look at the M17s as more examples there. A great example is the 'Conestoga wagon' style used by Larry Yake on M17 CORNDOG.
All the above are used only when at anchor/mooring/dock.
Need more details let me know.
:: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: Baba 30 #233 DEJA VU :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site!
On Wed, Jun 8, 2022, 9:36 AM brad kurlancheek <bkurlancheek@gmail.com> wrote:
Can anyone recommend an easy to install portable bimini for the cockpit of an M15 that is simple to take down, which collapses into something easily storeable underneath when not in use? Thanks!
Brad, I have a Bimini for my M-15. I originally thought it was a good idea but after sailing with it up I have taken it off the boat. The Bimini made sailing and seeing the sails very difficult. So for anchoring I can see it’s value but another time I didn’t find any value in having one. Willy Gorrissen Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: brad kurlancheek <bkurlancheek@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 10:35:57 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Bimini for M15 Can anyone recommend an easy to install portable bimini for the cockpit of an M15 that is simple to take down, which collapses into something easily storeable underneath when not in use? Thanks!
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