make the pocket so the nose can poke through. a pocket basically with a "hole" in the front where the tip extends.
Also, I'd be one that would rather have a true cambuckle strap rather than the plastic stuff shown on the first page of the Tige thread.
Of course, before you spend too much, I guess consider that a monster cargo bimini is $650. I would hesitate dumping a ton on modifying your stuff when you can get something ready to go... of course, your design might be better than the monster. and you like to tinker and modify...
I think it's a great idea. I just hate the thought of having the bimini up all the time. :-/