Re: [Allmand] Re: Allmand 31 boom height above cockpit floor----

[EDDIE...@aol.com]

I also raised my boom at the mast so that we would have adequate clearance for our bimini. My solar panels are also on top of our bimini but a little further back so that they don't interfere with the boom. We also have a boomkicker that keeps the boom from droppong down onto the bimini. Our sail maker removed some inches from the top of the sail instead of from the bottom of the sail. See attached picture. Ed Smith, "Allmand Joy" New Port Richey, FL

 

In a message dated 6/19/2015 8:20:58 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kei...@comcast.net writes:

Bill,

In addition to Sam's very good suggestion I have also had the foot of the mainsail slightly re-cut to raise the clew enough to provide the necessary clearance. As long as you are not a hard core racer you will not notice any change in performance. It is more important to have the Bimini adequately high enough to get good visibility and comfortable walking around room for the Captain and crew.

I also find the area above the bimini an ideal place to thru bolt solar panels as long as you can live with the bimini being up permanently. I use small starboard spacers to raise the panels above the canvas by an inch or so to promote good airflow under the panels.

So I guess I am suggesting to build a proper Bimini and adjust the gooseneck and clew height to provide enough clearance, even when going upwind and the main is sheeted down hard.

Good Luck

Keith on Camelot

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From: "sailor38" <avem...@earthlink.net>
To: all...@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 5:55:39 PM
Subject: [Allmand] Re: Allmand 31 boom height above cockpit floor

I should have said "dimensions from the bottom rear of boom.  Looking for max height of bimini/dodger when sailing.

On Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 5:45:16 PM UTC-4, sailor38 wrote:

We're working on new bimini/dodger design and won't have sails up for a few months (doing work on boat).  Anyone have the dimension from rear of boom to cockpit floor with main sail fully flattened?  It will help us in the design process.  Thanks.

Bill

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[Dave]

Just like Ed Smith, I installed a "Boomkicker".

 

Dave Iben

Hudson,FL