bimini top

[000's]

Need to get a new one for my 89 v20.The one that was on the boat when I got it is measures
Height 56''
Lenght 6'
width 80''

That top seems to big for the boat.what size should be on that boat?

[RWilson2526]

sounds about right....I'll go measure mine and report back.

[RWilson2526]

yea maybe that is kind of big....i have no complaints about mine and it measures:

Height: 45" (which gives 72" from sole to under side of first rib.)
Length: 66"
Width: 77"

[tsubaki]

Ended up getting one from these guys.
http://www.gmitopdesign.com/
I'm sure there are a few differences in a '75 hull and an '89.
I ended up with a 6' top, that would work on a 79-84" width and had a height of 48-54". Ended up cutting off 6" to make me happy with head room and fitting to the area I wanted.
I made it to fold forward or rear with hard adjustable pole supports and it not fastened to the windshield.

[tsubaki]

Sorry, I don't even have any good pictures of the setup.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/tsubaki3/jacob022.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/tsubaki3/jacob033.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/tsubaki3/jacob002.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/tsubaki3/flag001.jpg

[Chomper]

tsubaki is right, I just installed my bimini from www.gmitopdesign.com, very quick shipping excellent quality only takes a short time to install.

tsubaki, thanks for the pics and the link, that is what I used when researching a top for mine earlier this year.

[inaforty]

Our boat had a 6 footer and I think it was original when we purchased it. I order an 8 footer from GMI. The quality of the product was pretty good but the fit of the top is lousy. The middle 2 bows would not raise high enough to make a tight fit. I had to remove the bows from the sewn in pockets to get the bows high enough to make it taut/tight. I had to add additonal straps to support the center of the bimini. I recently add front and side isinglass panels.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d41/inaforty/2011-06-13110512.jpg

I think a 6 footer would be a good fit. Our 8 footer works for us but we don't fish.

[Destroyer]

I just bought a new top about 3 weeks ago from boatarama

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-BIMINI-TOP-BOAT-COVER-4-BOW-54-H-91-96-W-BEIGE-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4840e8ca48QQitemZ31032 6643272QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear

Have not installed it yet, but set it up in my basement to check quality, fit, etc. Gotta say I love it... 4 bows, not 3, 1" double walled tubing, not the normal 7/8", boot included in price, great price, 7 year guarentee, and for an extra $20 bucks they threw in a matching set of solid support poles with all hardware. You might want to check these guys out...:head:

[reelapeelin]

Need to get a new one for my 89 v20.The one that was on the boat when I got it is measures
Height 56''
Lenght 6'
width 80''

That top seems to big for the boat.what size should be on that boat?


Try to consider the tallest friend or family member who goes on the boat w/you...being a little on the tall side I can tell ya duckin' around all day under a top that's too low ain't fun...

[000's]

Thanks for all the info,that looks to be the best place to get a new one.

[garagenc]

000
Living in Tapahannock youre going to want to do some striper fishing and it's cold as a witch's tity, look at INAFORTY pic he has the right set up for clear cutains. That's pretty much the same set up as I have on mine and I fish 2-3 times a week from Nov-March and those curtains are nice keeping the wind and cold and (water) out.