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outbackbill



Joined: 23 Apr 2011
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City/Region: Mocksville
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Blue Days
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2020 5:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

When our Bimini was first installed in Florida I followed the advice of the builder and what I had read here and booted it against the cabin top. We then headed to the Great Lakes and when we opened it for the first time we found two small holes and several worn areas where it had rubbed against one of the center cross bars. Since then we remove it and store it in the cabin if we will be traveling at highway speed for any amount of time. We leave the frame in the rear position and bungee it. After nearly 165000 miles of trailering my first mate has become very proficient at putting it up. When we launch the boat she usually has it up within 15 minutes of leaving the ramp.

Bill
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Foggy



Joined: 01 Aug 2013
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City/Region: Traverse City; Northern Lake Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2014
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: Boatless in Boating Paradise
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2020 6:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey, Bill.
With that many miles of trailering, I bow to you.

Aye.

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Hunkydory



Joined: 28 Mar 2005
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City/Region: Cokeville, Wyoming
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C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

outbackbill wrote:
When our Bimini was first installed in Florida I followed the advice of the builder and what I had read here and booted it against the cabin top. We then headed to the Great Lakes and when we opened it for the first time we found two small holes and several worn areas where it had rubbed against one of the center cross bars. Since then we remove it and store it in the cabin if we will be traveling at highway speed for any amount of time. We leave the frame in the rear position and bungee it. After nearly 165000 miles of trailering my first mate has become very proficient at putting it up. When we launch the boat she usually has it up within 15 minutes of leaving the ramp.

Bill


That’s an extreme amount of towing if all those miles were towing your C-Dory. I’d appreciate your general sharing of this accomplishment. We’ve been towing our CD22 for the last 18 years with many long distance trips & are only about half your amount. The good part of our miles made was having only 2 flats, minor other problems & no bearing or brake trouble.

Jay

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Baxter



Joined: 04 Jul 2015
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City/Region: Sheridan
State or Province: WY
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Baxter ll
PostPosted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 12:30 pm    Post subject: towing with bimi up position Reply with quote

I have towed about 20,000 miles with Venture 23.
Only first 10 with. up.
To hard on equipment unless going to tow at 35 mph.

I found not that big of deal to install before launch or
of not sure I will need right away will put up when needed.

My side curtains have only been use 3 times. Like new just haven't needed much.

Probably this is the same answer others give.

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Chester



Joined: 04 Sep 2006
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C-Dory Year: 2005
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 10:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Chafe is the enemy of the two oldest professions, prostitution and sailing.
Any flapping in the wind will cause damage.
Before I got a cover (boot?) for the bimini I lowered it, wrapped it tightly around the frame and used numerous tie wraps with release triggers to prevent any flapping. Now the boot replaces the tie wraps for the most part, I still put them on the boot ends where wind could separate the zipper.
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