Attaching a bimini to a radar arch

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   I am building a three frame bimini that will attach to a radar arch with snaps.  It will not have straps in the rear.  It will not be free standing without being attached to the arch.  My question is, should I put zippers on the rear tail and then make an attachment for the arch that zips to the bimini and then snaps to the arch or sew the attachment to the bimini in place of the tail?  Hope this makes sense. 

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rcknight Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Member Joined: 21 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 52	Post Options Post Reply Quote rcknight Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Attaching a bimini to a radar arch Posted: 07 March 2012 at 9:05am
	I am building a three frame bimini that will attach to a radar arch with snaps. It will not have straps in the rear. It will not be free standing without being attached to the arch. My question is, should I put zippers on the rear tail and then make an attachment for the arch that zips to the bimini and then snaps to the arch or sew the attachment to the bimini in place of the tail? Hope this makes sense.
	Robert "Life is tough. It's even tougher if you're stupid" John Wayne

MattGrant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Sailrite Employee - Expert Joined: 21 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3012	Post Options Post Reply Quote MattGrant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 March 2012 at 9:20am
	I recommend the zipper approach. I think you will find that you can create a better tailored fit in this manner. Thanks, Matt Sailrite
	Best Regards, Matt Grant Sailrite

rcknight Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Member Joined: 21 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 52	Post Options Post Reply Quote rcknight Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 March 2012 at 9:30am
	That is the way I was leaning. Thanks for the reinforcement.
	Robert "Life is tough. It's even tougher if you're stupid" John Wayne

MikeM8560 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Member Joined: 26 August 2005 Status: Offline Points: 22	Post Options Post Reply Quote MikeM8560 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 July 2012 at 12:47am
	I wouldnt ise snaps either. Id install aaaning track pvcwith kedarwti sertwith a flapand the zipper it willlook best and e more watertight