How fast can you go.....

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markvan

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Re: How fast can you go.....

how high above the windshield does your top go? some stick up quite high and are not very well made, others are not attached to the front windshield. I have a fairly high top on mine, basically a camper stlye top, easy to fish out of. I have had it on for 5 years and I leave it up at 55+mph often without any problems.
 
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Belchy

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Re: How fast can you go.....

I can say that I have safely had mine up for 55 mph. Although it will cause wear and tari on it a lot quicker though.<br /><br />Belchy
 
magster65

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Re: How fast can you go.....

My buddy has straps on either end and a center anchor on his bimini on his 18' Campion and at 45 (his top speed) it seems sturdy enough. He's experimented a little and found the angle the bimini tilts changes the ride at top speed. <br />Another time, I met briefly an idiot (long story) who had the same thing on his 30' Fountain / 540 BBC. Yes it looked silly on that boat but it never tore off and I think he did about 75-80 mph. I wouldn't know because the only time I was on it, not more than 2 minutes into our 'spin', he spun us at about 60 (sharp turn with the drive trimmed way up). There was injuries. He's a close friend of the in-laws but he doesn't like me now :) <br />He got what he deserved... I warned him about idiotic driving before the 'spin' and he chose to ignore me. Too bad for him.
 
magster65

magster65

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Re: How fast can you go.....

That sounds like I'm trying to be a tough guy... I'm not a UFC champ by any means but some things rally get me going. Most of you would react the same way to a fella' that only moments before said he just cruises around 'super mellow' (he said).
 
sangerwaker

sangerwaker

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Re: How fast can you go.....

I've had mine up to 60 with no problems. Just make sure to put a twist ion the support straps so they don't vibrate.
 
Boomyal

Boomyal

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Re: How fast can you go.....

I don't have one yet. I envisioned getting one that did not come down to the windshield, something that you could stand up under.
 
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