Bimini on a 312
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Topic: Bimini on a 312
Posted By: Sailig With Alex
Subject: Bimini on a 312
Date Posted: 03 December 2025 at 21:03
| Hi, I’m looking to buy a 312 and one thing I can’t see anywhere I research is if it’s room to fit a bimini in this model. The boom seems to go quite aft not leaving much room for that. Has anyone installed one? Any pictures? I’m planning is sailing in dummy places and that is definitely a good option… and a demand from my other half! Cheers |
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Posted By: Sailig With Alex
Date Posted: 03 December 2025 at 21:04
| I meant “sunny’ places…lol. |
Posted By: John Boaty
Date Posted: 03 December 2025 at 21:24
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Hi Alex, We have a 312 with a Bimini which was fitted from the original purchase. The Bimini is held in a folding frame which is stored against the backstay with straps. In the upright position, it sits below the raised boom, held to one side by attaching the mainsheet to the toe rail. Tecsew sell conversion kits, link below: https://www.tecsew.com/boat-covers/biminis-sailing-yacht/hanse-312-bimini-twilight-3-ref-6271/" rel="nofollow - Hanse 312 Bimini, TWILIGHT 3, ref 6271 - Tecsew Regards, John ------------- John |
Posted By: Sailig With Alex
Date Posted: 04 December 2025 at 00:53
| Hi John, thanks for the link, I’ll surely contact them. Do you have any pictures of yours in the open position? |
Posted By: John Boaty
Date Posted: 04 December 2025 at 11:30
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Morning Alex, Yes, I've attached a picture of the Bimini in the open position (in Falmouth) and also in the stored position. We don't actually use it a lot as we never seem to have sustained sunny weather for it - but hopefully in 2026! Regards, John   ------------- John |