Is a bimini top worth it??

zach103

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Re: Is a bimini top worth it??

i think the rear strut would have to go right behind where teh windsheild pole comes down.. what do you guys think
 

Marcq

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Re: Is a bimini top worth it??

You can search for bimini hardware and get a lot of results. I also PM'd you the place I found mine.

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Pic of the bimini folded back. This is also how I trailer it so I don't have to worry about the bimini rubbing on the paint.

Man, besides the top, your boat looks f***king good :eek:

Marc..
 

a70eliminator

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Re: Is a bimini top worth it??

The windshield on my boat looks similar to your and the biminy main support mountf right to the windshield rail with a pivot and a pin through it for easy on and off.
 

zach103

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Re: Is a bimini top worth it??

I found some fabric for the top.. i had forgottenn the guy that gave us the boat gave us some fabric to finish recovering the seats. well that went on the window.. its the normal fabric for seats.. do you think it will work for the top??
 

cbavier

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Re: Is a bimini top worth it??

I found some fabric for the top.. i had forgottenn the guy that gave us the boat gave us some fabric to finish recovering the seats. well that went on the window.. its the normal fabric for seats.. do you think it will work for the top??

Sure, Probably. I don't know why not? However if you plan to keep the boat very long. I think I would rather keep the matching upholstery and buy something else even in contrast for the top. remember you want the top fabric a little pliable and waterproof.
 

woodee148

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Re: Is a bimini top worth it??

I still haven't tried mune out yet (get it this Saturday). But originally I thought it took away from the look of the boat. The more I think about it the more I like it. We have a deck boat and when we pick it up this weekend we are going fishing. Its calling for rain so I will put the full enclosure up and my two oldest and myself can fish outside while my wife hangs out with my youngest inside. i am looking forward to trying it out!

btw..ziggy that is a classic...
 

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cbavier

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Re: Is a bimini top worth it??

I still haven't tried mune out yet (get it this Saturday). But originally I thought it took away from the look of the boat. The more I think about it the more I like it. We have a deck boat and when we pick it up this weekend we are going fishing. Its calling for rain so I will put the full enclosure up and my two oldest and myself can fish outside while my wife hangs out with my youngest inside. i am looking forward to trying it out!

btw..ziggy that is a classic...

Looks good woodee but I would be very careful running it with the top up. The wind is going to catch it and use it for a sail. It certainly will keep you and your family warm and dry in undesirable weather however.
 

woodee148

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Re: Is a bimini top worth it??

yup, to be honest Chuck, I would not have driven with the top up at all. But, my dealer said because of the rigid steel frame i could do 30 km with it. Doubt I would go that fast with it just in case, but its good to know.
 

cbavier

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Re: Is a bimini top worth it??

yup, to be honest Chuck, I would not have driven with the top up at all. But, my dealer said because of the rigid steel frame i could do 30 km with it. Doubt I would go that fast with it just in case, but its good to know.

I think it will be fine at a slower speed.I would just be careful until you get the feel of it. Especially if there is any wind. It's too nice to tear up or have an accident. Too expensive too, I'm sure. Happy boating this weekend and catch some fish. Mine boat is out of Hibernation now but it's still winterized. It was 23 dg here this morning. It's been in the LOW 20's every night all week.
 

INJUN

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Re: Is a bimini top worth it??

Y'all got some mighty fine looking boats.

Back to the original question...I couldn't live without a top. I became convinced when I got caught in a shower.

I got my first one from a used boat dealer where the top was just laying around, I made an offer and it was mine (of course I made sure it'd fit first).
 
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