We have bimini…, And it is soooooo wonderful!
Canvas work is really an art. The Bimini enclosure expands Splendid’s living space immensely. This week the dodger and sides will be done and we are off like a shot. I’m going to do sail covers at another time, we just need to get moving.
We had a really nasty squall roll through the anchorage the other day and it blew 45+. A bunch of boats drug (we didn’t), and the wind felt quite tropical. It’s been really hot lately, and “hot” fuels tropical weather conditions, I want nothing to do with it. Frankenstein (our Manson Supreme) held like the monster it is. I’ve come to the conclusion that I need a bigger windlass. It really doesn’t do so well getting the pick out of the mud. I need more power with a manual backup, it will do for now though.
I finally have the fuel tanks topped off, ouch. I really need to get the solar panels hooked up. On the bottom picture you can see how I’m constructing the solar panel mounts. I’m just using stainless jaw slides, cap ends, and 90’s to make a frame on top of the bimini. I’d rater have the stainless tube bunt to better match the contour of the bimini frame but I’m using scrap tubing and don’t have bits long enough. It’s a bit “boxy” looking but works for my budget. I’ll have 2 130wt panels up soon. As soon as I can afford it I’ll get 2-3 more along with a wind generator.
Well guys I’m off to work on the boat.
Sail far and live slowly.
Cheers.
– Alex
