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Bimini Expansion Panel
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 1:30 pm
by Jim&Deb
Hi everyone, we are trying to find a good source for the canvas panel which attaches to the bimini and extends to the dodger. Both the bimini and the dodger appear to be factory items on our boat. I have looked everywhere online and can't locate one. I appreciate any help in finding one!
Re: Bimini Expansion Panel
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 7:37 pm
by russp
Hi Jim,
I suspect you will need to have one custom made, ours came with the hardtop dodger and bimini. The dodger has rails to slide the section into, and the bimini has zips to attach. Can't imagine there is anyway to get one off the shelf.
Even then I made up extension flaps because water running off that extension dripped inside the combing, you need to find a way to extend it beyond the combing.
Russ Peel
Re: Bimini Expansion Panel
Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2023 3:53 pm
by KenKrawford
Try contacting JSI Canvas. I’m not sure if they did Catalina's canvas but do know they did most on the interior cushions.
http://www.newjsi.com/
Re: Bimini Expansion Panel
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:35 am
by digitalvillager
I vote with Russ on this one (sorry Ken). If you want it to fit correctly, you will need to find a canvas shop that will come to the boat and measure and fit.
Re: Bimini Expansion Panel
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2023 7:39 pm
by Jim&Deb
Hey, Thanks everybody for your replies! We had our first cruise today with our kids (all adults) and sailed out of the Rappahannock river to the Chesapeake bay. Nice wind, beautiful water and great company! We love our boat, it's just what we were looking for. However, it would help to have more shade in the cockpit and I will check with the folks that were mentioned.