With the completion of the Radar Arch, the original bimini frame and canvas needed to be redone, as it would not fit to, or match the Radar Arch profile. The goals in redoing the bimini were:
>Have the stowed bimini retract between the vertical Arch Struts, for a clean appearance
>Lower the canvas windshield height for better aerodynamics and a sleeker appearance with the canvas up
>Make all new canvas with a color change from white to light brown
>Create a full camper-back enclosure
>Use as many of the original bimini frame parts, mounting points for the frame and canvas mounts as possible
Having recieved quotes from the local boat shops of $3500 to $6500, I decided, as anyone who knows me or is familiar with this website knows, to do the work myself.

 
 
This is the original Bimini enclosure. It is a 3/4 style, with the rear curtain dropping vertically behind the cockpit. This shows the original Bimini top in the stowed position. It sits 12" ahead of the Radar Arch
Follow the links below. They will take you through the conseptualization, design, CAD workup and fabrication process.
Conceptual CAD drawings of the proposed CANVAS DESIGN
CAD rendered drawings of the new BIMINI FRAME layout
Bimini Frame Construction Pics
Canvas Work and the finished Canvas set

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