E27 Bimini dimensions
Hello,
I had taken some measurements for a fellow E27 owner and thought I would pass along these, from our 1978 27 in case there are helpful as you build one out.
So, here is some corresponding information describing how the Bimini is configured on the boat. First, it is a three bow bimini that is roughly 6 ft wide at the outside of the bow curvature and is approx 46 inches long, The forward bow is connected ahead of the backstay, so the canvas has a zipper from the middle bow forward to the front edge, and the overall bimini sits about 6 inches or so behind the boom such that it clears the topping lift by about 10 inches and doesn't interfere with the rigging while sailing, However, the only downside of ours is that there is not a sight window in the canvas which makes it challenging to see the masthead from the wheel. We have a working wind indicator (I say that because it is the first one that actually works that we have owned) and that should be a reasonable substitution, but I really like being able to see the windex, so, we are probably going to have a window cut into it when I order a replacement storage boot since that canvas has aged off at this point.
I cam post a crude sketch and some photos which attempt to capture some of the key measurements if you would find that useful. Mostly, these are the length of the longest bow tube which is approx 41 inches from its attachment point on the stanchion shown in the photos attached. It is attached on a bracket turned about 90 degrees and placed about 5 inches below the pulpit rail. It is interesting that the placement of the center bow along the rear bow and length of the forward bow (see below) are set where the bimini has the slight downward curvature in out application. I am sure that you could play with these, but the shape seems almost intentional (cosmetically?) when you look at the boat from abeam.I
The attachment points for the securing straps. They fit neatly onto surfaces for mounting almost as if the curvature of the deck and boat were intended for them.
I really like the quality of the installation and the way the whole thing is fitted, so hopefully this will inspire some ideas on your end.