Re: Bimini owners, get in here
I bought a bimini last year and I thought long and hard about the dimensions. Here is the logic for my decisions.
8' was very tempting for the coverage. It's almost like a good start on a camper top. On the other hand I did not want to have coverage over the bow or stern since I feel it would interfere with fishing. In the end, I felt 8' was too large for my 15' boat. I decided on a 4 bow 6'.
Height was the next decision. Low does look sporty and as previously discussed, the higher it is, the more that the angle of the shade will leave the boat early and later in the day. For me I really only want protection from the noon sun. Where I boat, it just doesn't get hot out on the water very often. I chose to just shade the helm area. Even then it's going to be very early or late before I get the sun in my eyes.
So I will have the option of shade without impeding fishing, walking or sunning.
All that being said the bimini is still in the box in the garage. Installation will be a June task. Wish me luck.
