Re: [Cal_Boats] Bimini

Erin, I concur completely with Thomas Downing. Canvas is a fabulous product, in that you can have anything you can conceive of and pay for. Since it's all custom. one way or the other, you need to work with a canvas maker who understands what you want, and can either execute your plan, or tell you why it can't be done and suggest alternatives. Ten years ago I saw what I wanted on another boat, got the name of the supplier, and contacted her. Nemesis now has a 10 piece cockpit enclosure that can go from nothing to completely installed in about 30 minutes. Today is unusually hot on Puget Sound, so I may elect to put up the dodger top and cockpit cover and sail in the shade. Or I may just sunscreen up and glory in the weather. It's nice to have the choice. My set-up was expensive, but it has been everything I wanted it to be, and has earned compliments from many who have seen it. Fred Haas 3-30 Nemesis Tacoma On Jul 9, 2007, at 10:49 AM, Downing, Thomas wrote: > My recommendation is simple - have it made as large as possible; > within reason of course! > If quality, fit and finish are a priority: > > I would recomend that you go with a maker that will come to your > boat to measure and fit - especially if you have tight clearances > with your boom, or any other special requests as to design, mounting > etc. >