Bob23 Made Me Do It.........

[BruceW]

Brackish,

Shade is great, esp in July and August.

I was thinking of a bimini myself; didn't have one on last boat, but all previous ones did, two that I bought for the boat. I will try to figure out a sliding track placement that gets the forward position to overlap the cockpit, and the rearward position to help me when I sail.  That forward one isn't as important I guess, because I can also put a tarp up there.

I've got to get used to the end boom sheeting as well. Be interesting to see your conversion on that.

[Bob23]

Brack:
   I hear you on the shade thing. This is where PeterG's track location on the cabintop makes a lot of sense. The bimini then can be placed to provide perfect shade almost anywhere in the cockpit.
   Cold weather coming here in NJ also. After all, it is winter!
Bob23