Bohans
Veteran Member
HI Everyone
Am looking for advice/opinions on how you would reduce flex in the bimini frame on my boat.
I have for three years now had 1000 watts of solar panels mounted on the bimini frame. Has been great and worked well, not moving at all despite strong winds etc. I am adding another 400 watts. Total weight is now going to be about 100kg.
The frame is about 4.2m wide and 3.6m in length so is quite a large size.
The frame is 1.6mm wall, 31mm diameter stainless steel.
The two middle arches flex too much and I am looking for options to stop flex.
On option is simply replace the two middle arches with 38mm diameter framing. This would apparently handle the weight no trouble.
The other option is to easily add front supports to the deck then run two longitudinal (bow to aft radar arch) supports. This gives the frame some cross section and distribute the weight better.
Any other ideas?
Appreciate any ideas which will help. Thanks,
Am looking for advice/opinions on how you would reduce flex in the bimini frame on my boat.
I have for three years now had 1000 watts of solar panels mounted on the bimini frame. Has been great and worked well, not moving at all despite strong winds etc. I am adding another 400 watts. Total weight is now going to be about 100kg.
The frame is about 4.2m wide and 3.6m in length so is quite a large size.
The frame is 1.6mm wall, 31mm diameter stainless steel.
The two middle arches flex too much and I am looking for options to stop flex.
On option is simply replace the two middle arches with 38mm diameter framing. This would apparently handle the weight no trouble.
The other option is to easily add front supports to the deck then run two longitudinal (bow to aft radar arch) supports. This gives the frame some cross section and distribute the weight better.
Any other ideas?
Appreciate any ideas which will help. Thanks,