"I liked Urs’ idea, to design and build a «Solar Bimini» for the Lagoon catamarans. As a professional skipper, sailing several types of boats, a good Bimini and enough solar power are always “scarce goods”. I extensively tested the Bimini for two weeks in Spring 2018. The boat does not feel the same anymore – it feels bigger, and being on the fly-bridge is another experience now! Also reminding my charter guests to safe energy is history – the batteries report 100% at 6pm. And my guests use energy - 3 fridges, the Nespresso coffee maker, mobile phone charges, laptop chargers, etc., this all drains the batteries usually – but no longer with the Solar Bimini."

"Urs contacted me to discuss design-approaches and requirements when the idea of the Solar Bimini got created. Without compromise, my ideas based on my competition sailing and skipper experience, found its way into the product. Now, sailing with the new Bimini, is fun pure - but not only - the safety provided when working on the boom, or the hold provided while moving around the helm-station, and of course the solar power available, makes my life as skipper easy!"

"This new, fully engineered Bimini really supports off-shore sailing in a meaningful way. Staying nicely protected both from radiation and salty waters, it allows full visibility on both the main and the genoa. Furthermore it provides reliable support with its rigidity once you have to go out to the deck to perform manoeuvres. On the mooring or under anchor, it allows super-easy and safe access to the boom and to the to the lowered main including an easy fix of the reefing lines. Yes, there is additional weight which comes with it. However the benefits by far outweigh the small additional carry. On longer trips - be it in nice Mediterranean weather or out on a rough Atlantic ocean - a must from a sailing perspective. Therefore strongly recommended for all serious sailors."

"I tested the Bimini in the month of June, sailing in the Baleares. From early in the morning until late in the evening, the solar system produced energy. Power production of 100A@12V and more was reported by the Mastervolt monitoring devices - unbelievable! Even having the sails up, with two panels in the shadow of the main sail, a charge power of 40A or more got achieved. Good for the crew, but even better for the life & health of the batteries!"

"I recently sailed with “S/C TAMIRO”, a Lagoon 450, which is equipped with the new Bimini designed by Urs and his team. It is the most well designed, functional and convenient Bimini I have seen during my career as skipper. Solid and steady, covering all the cockpit area. Trimming the sails is very easy thanks to the large glass-roof. The large spray-hood provides a perfect shelter – sailing against wind and waves keeps the skipper 'dry and warm'."

"When I decided to buy a second catamaran from Lagoon in summer 2017, I carefully planned all the extras. I scanned the market for products available - matching my advanced requirements. Nothing was available on the market, fulfilling my requirements in regards to solar power. In a team consisting of Lagoon catamaran sailors and engineers, we designed and prototyped this product over the winter 2017/2018 period. The first Bimini got installed in March 2018 on a Lagoon 450F. Between April and June we tested the Bimini in calm and stormy conditions. More than 4000 miles, with different crews, have been sailed. The feedback from the test-sailors got included into the next version. Our conclusion is that the product works better than expected - in terms of energy production, ease of installation, stiffness in rough sea, and that the chosen design approach, matching the boat's shape."