I have a 2 bow Bimini on my 33-2, mounted on the pushpit. It supports a 180w flexible solar panel just fine. The link below is to the canvas, and if you click around the blog there’s lots of detail on the solar install.
http://cncwindstar.blogspot.com/2017/01/random-photos-hopefully-revealing-some.html?m=1 Dave 33-2. Windstar Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 5, 2022, at 12:43 PM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > > I had mine made by a local canvas maker. They used three bows. Another panel > zips between the bimini and the dodger. The panel has a plastic window so > that I can see the shape of the mainsail. It has a Sunbrella cover that > protects the window, and keeps the sun off when needed. > > Alan Bergen > 35 Mk III Thirsty > Rose City YC > Portland, OR > > > >> On Sat, Mar 5, 2022 at 9:16 AM David Swensen via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> I am going to try my hand at some canvas work by adding a bimini to my 35-3. >> I am looking to use a Sailrite kit. Any other 35-3 owners out there who have >> done this? Did you use a 2-bow frame, or 3 bow? Mounting from rear pulpit or >> deck? I also want to add a flexible 100 W solar panel on top. Will the 2 bow >> support it? SailRite said it should, but I am looking for real world >> experience:) Any advice is appreciated. >> >> David Swensen >> Freya 35-5 >> Beverly, MA >> Customized C&C Cutting Boards available at: >> https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/cutting_boards__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!9KuvBVsHisLSSDSZz9z2iJFNMdTh25_qaXNy-j6R1J4C7bU40QZPW1ZjsQCagWbKX0A$ > Customized C&C Cutting Boards available at: > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/cutting_boards
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