I had a chance recently to work on a Helms 24. The same class of boat I learned to sail on. I was asked to build a Bimini Top to offer a bit of shade in the cockpit. The layout of the cockpit, the duel backstay's and the height of the boom all had to be accounted for. Bending the frame and patterning around the stays was a challenge. I used nylon webbing straps with snap hooks forward to the lifelines and aft to the pulpit. Carolina Canvas Works - Lake Murray S.C.
Do you still have the measurements for the canvas? I have a frame but need new canvas. Thanks, Russell rgray3@gmail.com
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