Not many Tanzer 22's have a bimini; but, here's one way to do it.
On Tango 22, the main sheet is rigged forward of the
original Tanzer 22 position.
I don’t know why a previous owner moved it. In our ESSA fleet of 15 T22’s, none are rigged this
way. There is a bail installed at mid-boom to accommodate the
padeye location on the cockpit deck.
The bimini was purchased from West Marine. It is a Taylor
Made model.
36” High, 74-78 wide x 48” long. Double check my dimensions. I
did this in 2010.
Cost: about $320.00
When under sail, the boom clears the top of the bimini by an
inch.
The photos shows the bimini with the boom hauled high with the
topping lift.
You may be able to install a Bimini forward of the main sheet.
I’ve never seen a T22 like that but it may be possible.
I have Catalina 22 friends that have it that way; but their
booms are higher.
Boom clearance will be the main issue.
You may be able to modify the bimini hardware to make it
fit.
Of course, the shade will be mainly in the forward
cockpit.
Here are some dimension photos for reference.
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| Location of the bimini hinge clevis |
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| Measurements were referenced form the companion way. |
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| This padeye was moved 24" forward from the original position. |
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| The original or standard position of the main sheet padeye without a traveler.) |
It does make a great difference when cruising in sun or
rain.
It come with a quick zip cover.
Here is it in tucked away.
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| ESSA Racing on the Choptank River, Cambridge, MD |
