what bimini top should i get for my boat??

[evinice66]

so i just got a 265 wellcraft antigua, its an 88.

it deosnt have a canvas top at all! what are my options? anyone know of a cheap/ good way to keep some sun out?

 

[evinice66]

Re: what bimini top should i get for my boat??

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: what bimini top should i get for my boat??

well of course it all depends on what you want their many many types of tops you can buy.

 

[Bondo]

Re: what bimini top should i get for my boat??

so i just got a 265 wellcraft antigua, its an 88.

it deosnt have a canvas top at all! what are my options? anyone know of a cheap/ good way to keep some sun out?

Ayuh,.... Call 'round to some Canvas Shops, 'n ask them....

Btw,... Ya can't use the word Cheap, when talkin' 'bout boat canvas... There's No such thing...

 

[tpenfield]

Re: what bimini top should i get for my boat??

Cheap
Effective
Durable

(pick any two)

if you are going to the trouble to install a Bimini , I would go for effective and durable. It may cost $500+

 

[emilsr]

Re: what bimini top should i get for my boat??

Cheap
Effective
Durable

(pick any two)

if you are going to the trouble to install a Bimini , I would go for effective and durable. It may cost $500+

Well put. Cheap isn't good, and good isn't cheap. I had a bimini made for our boat last spring; 8' long, 1" stainless, set me back about $1200 but worth every penny.

For about $150 you can get something called "Anchor Shade". That'll get you out of the sun when at rest but can't be used when the boat is in motion (or with wind gusts over 20mph).

 

[arks]

Re: what bimini top should i get for my boat??

Yup, a custom-fit bimini will be expensive but if you don't need side curtains, a 'semi-custom' off-the-shelf bimini can be bought from iboats. Just measure the size you need, then select the color and fabric desired. If there's no mounting hardware on the boat you'll have to add it. Link here: Bimini Tops - Sunbrella Bimini Tops for Boats & Pontoons - iboats



I'll second the AnchorShade. I've had a white one for 15 years (2 boats) and it's very effective shade when not moving.

Here's a picture pulled from their website.

 

[airshot]

Re: what bimini top should i get for my boat??

Picked mine up from Cabela's, It is not there premium model but has worked very well for two years so far, made from what they call "sharkskin" and it holds up well at 30 mph. No complaints here, just over 200 bucks on sale.

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