bimini

[garycorbett]

Hi
I can get a marine vinyl top bimini at $50 less than a 600 dernier canvas top bimini. Is the vinyl okay or is the canvas worth the extra money. The width is 78 in - should i go for the one that cover width 72-78 or go for width 79-84 which is a lot more money Thanx!
Gary
1976 v20 and 115 envinrude etec

[tsubaki]

What is the price total?
And where are you getting the one you're talkin about?

[tsubaki]

Till I find the thread I want, look at this.
http://www.gmitopdesign.com/f-english.html

Look
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/community/showthread.php?t=8965&highlight=bimini

[Jetty Rocker]

Spend the extra and get canvas. I've always had good luck with the Carver sunbrella. I can measure mine tomorrow if you need the width. I also recomend the support poles to keep it out of the way when not in use.

[Mulv80]

GMI Tops are the way to go. I did alot of research and GMI has the best quality and prices.

Shicks boat and my boat are both in this post with GMI tops.

http://wellcraftv20.com/community/showthread.php?t=10188

[garycorbett]

It si $80 for EVERYTHING to put it on - the whole thing

[reelapeelin]

It si $80 for EVERYTHING to put it on - the whole thing

Normally I'd say go w/ canvas, but for $80 you could afford to replace it every 3-4 years if needed...the vinyl I used on my boat has held up well since installed in '99...talk to the mfgr about whether the particular vinyl he used is UV protected...sun's a KILLER if it's not...

Once a year, I'd wipe it down w/ some kinda vinyl protectant just to keep the surface from dryin' out...

[nipper]

Seriously you are getting a complete bimini top for $80? New?

[garycorbett]

On EBay guys - just search bimini top - I opted for the navy blue canvas one for $119 - 78 in wide - should fit the bottom on the windshield - holes there already from an old top cover