instaling double backstay bimini

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   well i completed my dodger  now moving to back Bimini . When making pattern i ran into great difficulty around the double backstay. i have watched the video on single zipper backstay. i get the concept. What to do for pattering for double ?? do i try to diagonal them? Keep them straight?  How do i get the pattern made? i totally cut up my dura - skrim around that area ended up taping areas.  Hence i am not comfortable with what i have to start cutting my sunbrella  HELP Thank You   

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debra Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Member Joined: 21 March 2018 Location: florida Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote debra Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: instaling double backstay bimini Posted: 21 March 2018 at 8:42am
	well i completed my dodger now moving to back Bimini . When making pattern i ran into great difficulty around the double backstay. i have watched the video on single zipper backstay. i get the concept. What to do for pattering for double ?? do i try to diagonal them? Keep them straight? How do i get the pattern made? i totally cut up my dura - skrim around that area ended up taping areas. Hence i am not comfortable with what i have to start cutting my sunbrella HELP Thank You
	Debbie maxson

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: 21 March 2018 at 10:26am
	Hi Debbie, Make sure you watch the newer video on the 3-Bow Bimini for how we suggest you make the new slits. For patterning, the goal is to use tape to reconnect the pattern sections once the backstay has been located and allows the rigging to run through. I think the slits should be parallel to the centerline of the boat myself. So yes, in general you cut up the dura-scrim to get around the rigging and then you tape it back together carefully. Your cuts don't have to be perfect since you will open them to remove the pattern and then retape them when you get the pattern to the floor. At that time you just need the wire positions to be transferable to the actual fabric. Then you can cut the slits accurately when building that actual zipper slits.
	Best Regards, Matt Grant Sailrite