Alex, that arrangement for the main sheet is non-standard. You can always go back to what it was originally (I don’t think you want to) – it was a funny (triangular) arrangement on the cabin top. Not overly good for trimming the sail, but certainly easier for bimini installation. Another option is (what many C&C 24 owners did (and my previous boat had)) add a traveller very close to the companion way. This way, the main sheet attach a couple of feet of the boom’s end so the sheet are much further forward giving you much more room at the back of the cockpit for a bimini.
good luck Marek 1994 C270, “Legato” ex. 1975 C&C 24 “Fennel” in Ottawa, ON From: Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 11:17 AM To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 24 Bimini Question Alex, My 35-1 has end boom sheeting and the traveler in the cockpit. I have forward and aft biminis to allow passage of the mainsheet purchase. I have a filler piece which zips in/out for sailing or when at anchor or docked. The filler piece is split with a hook and loop closure around the mainsheet purchase. Installation/removal takes only a couple minutes. When installed, the filler piece makes a noticeable difference. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 10:01 AM, Alex Wolfe via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Hi Friends, I just joined the esteemed C&C family by purchasing a 1977 C&C 24. I wonder whether anyone has any design ideas for a bimini that could cover the full cockpit while under sail. The issue is that the mainsheet lands on a shackle in the middle of the cockpit. A helmsman's bimini is possible but this is not enough for the boss. We are thinking about a slot, double zippers or low slung straps so that the sheet and boom can pass across the cockpit. A California-tyle dodger and bimini combination would turn into a sweat lodge here in Florida. I have started searching the archives but have not found anything yet. Does anyone recall discussion of this in previous emails or have some experience with the dilemma? It would be great to connect with other C&C 24 owners. Thanks. Alex Wolfe (917) 863-9918 Miami, FL _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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