Adetheheat
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As winter is approaching and the winds are getting up - when to people put on the bimini ? Should it be put on when we have strong winds? Probably a stupid question but it's my first time with a boat
When to put on bimini
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There's no such thing as a stupid question.
A bimini is primarily a sun shade. Best not to put it up in strong winds because it's liable to flap itself to death
A bimini is primarily a sun shade. Best not to put it up in strong winds because it's liable to flap itself to death
Sianna
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get a tonneau for winter, we remove our canvas in Nov / Dec and replace it with a tonneau cover as it reduces windage, the tonneau also protects the cockpit area
RupertW
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It shouldn’t if fitted properly- we’ve had ours up in 60 knot gusts without an issue. But for simple wear and tear we always fold and cover ours when leaving the boat for more than a few days.
sailaboutvic
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We kept our up all the time and we had some good blow but if you don't need it up because your not on board for the winter you may just as well take it off.
Tintin
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A properly fitted one shouldn't flap itself to death. I find mine useful on rainy days as my cockpit smoking shelter 