Bimini cover parts?

[braindead0]

Is it possible to get parts for bimini tops or old convertables? I've got a top for a 1968 Sea Star (just picked up this week), it has some rails (and I can see where they were attached) but I think there's supposed to be a pole involved as well.<br /><br />Probably have to make on outta PVC.. but I thought I'd ask.

 

[JGREGORY]

Re: Bimini cover parts?

If your looking for the plastic/nylon hardware try right here in the marine mega mall.<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cg...=cover&cart_id=283321902&search_in_category=t <br /><br />I plan on purchasing what I need here. Will probably buy my Kicker motor here also. It's the least I could do for having such a great web site, with a great forum.

 

[braindead0]

Re: Bimini cover parts?

It looks like the only parts I do have are the slide assembly (looks similar to this and the canvas/snaps.<br /><br />I'm guessing that there is something that slides inside these 'slide assemblies' which would attach to a support pole/frame? Judging by the prices for peices parts, I might be better off buying a new top... But I'll certainly check out the rest of the stuff there..!

 

[kozman01]

Re: Bimini cover parts?

I just purchased those plastic pieces that slide into those rails you refer to. Bought them at a place called Paul's Marine in central OH. They cost me 3.20 for two. They are ten times as strong as the one's that I replaced that broke.

 

[braindead0]

Re: Bimini cover parts?

First I'll have to figure out if the existing canvas is still good, it looks like it was stored properly (dry, cool, no sun) for a long time.