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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: NEVER WRIEDT on March 12, 2016, 06:31:30 PM

Title: bimini top
Post by: NEVER WRIEDT on March 12, 2016, 06:31:30 PM: I'm looking to buy a bimini top. I'm curious to see what height top everyone is using and opinions on what would look good on my boat. Thanks in advance. :beer:
Title: Re: bimini top
Post by: kptnkhaos on March 12, 2016, 08:22:09 PM: If I were you I'd sit in the boat and measure up to where you want it and get one made. American canvas did mine, made it kind of low profile for looks

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Title: Re: bimini top
Post by: Your Mom on March 13, 2016, 08:51:43 AM: You will end up around the 67-72" width on average jetboat but depends on mounting area desired... The height can be a regular fit at first. Once you sit while its open... cut off each tube at end with a pipe cutter to fit. I cut each tube about 7". While open its just over 2' tall. I installed two sets of mounts. One for while in use an the other for in tow. Quick detach mounts are available. This is right after I installed mine after cutting the ends. I gave mine a slight rake which helps a bit on the parachute affect. If you do cut try a small cut first as geometry will change greatly.

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Title: Re: bimini top
Post by: NEVER WRIEDT on March 13, 2016, 06:12:32 PM: Thanks again
Title: Re: bimini top
Post by: Outlawmayhem on March 13, 2016, 06:40:46 PM: I haven't quite figured out how to mount a Bimini on mine since I don't have a flat surface to mount to
Title: Re: bimini top
Post by: Your Mom on March 13, 2016, 06:55:13 PM: Quote from: Outlawmayhem on March 13, 2016, 06:40:46 PM
I haven't quite figured out how to mount a Bimini on mine since I don't have a flat surface to mount to
Go online an do a search for bimini mounting hardware. Lots of options. Side mounts might be the best style for you...
Title: Re: bimini top
Post by: Outlawmayhem on March 13, 2016, 06:58:33 PM: Quote from: Your Mom on March 13, 2016, 06:55:13 PM
Go online an do a search for bimini mounting hardware. Lots of options. Side mounts might be the best style for you...

Like on the inside of the gunnel?
Title: Re: bimini top
Post by: randog on March 13, 2016, 08:24:03 PM: This is my 46 inch it's to tall. I think 40 would be good. My wife likes it this tall because it's easy to move around in the boat. Are last boat had a low pro one and she didn't like getting in and out. So I got a cheap 100$ eBay one.

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Title: Re: bimini top
Post by: Your Mom on March 14, 2016, 08:42:45 AM: Quote from: Outlawmayhem on March 13, 2016, 06:58:33 PM
Like on the inside of the gunnel?
You could do that to... But then you might be at the smallest bimini width size 61-66'. The newer quick detach mounts are fairly slim. Having the toe into the mounts looks better than toeing out.
Title: Re: bimini top
Post by: 76 Bonneville on March 14, 2016, 07:37:07 PM: Whittier isn't to far from A-1 Marine in Fullerton.
Take it to Raul, he'll set you up.
Title: Re: bimini top
Post by: SomeThingWilder on March 14, 2016, 07:43:25 PM: Be careful at A1 he wanted to charge me 900 bones to do the carpet in my boat. He said cause it was a tunnel hull and all the valleys would be an extra 300 dollars for labor. Ended up getting my carpet done for 300$. Just a heads up
Title: Re: bimini top
Post by: 455Whiskey Gal on March 14, 2016, 09:07:28 PM: SomeThingWilder
Where did you get your carpet done for 300??? I'm in the market
Title: Re: bimini top
Post by: SomeThingWilder on March 15, 2016, 05:45:38 PM: Quote from: 455Whiskey Gal on March 14, 2016, 09:07:28 PM
SomeThingWilder
Where did you get your carpet done for 300??? I'm in the market
I bought the carpet online myself which was 100 bucks then a fellow member on here installed it for me . His name is Ben screen name Jarvis