Bimini Top or another type for V20

Fireman Steve · #1 10-19-2021, 11:14 AM

Hey folks, does anyone have any info on Bimini tops or another type for the V20? I see many advertised, none seem to match what I have seen in pics here on the site, any thoughts would be welcome, Thanks.

Destroyer · #2 10-20-2021, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Fireman Steve

Hey folks, does anyone have any info on Bimini tops or another type for the V20? I see many advertised, none seem to match what I have seen in pics here on the site, any thoughts would be welcome, Thanks.

Several members have used this company to good results. Good prices, Solid top and quick shipping. look them up.

http://stores.ebay.com/Marine-and-RV-Direct?_rdc=1

ctmv20 · #3 11-25-2021, 01:47 AM

bought a low budget one off amazon the size is 6'L x 46"H x 73"-78"W and it fit very well. there are many to choose from but that size seemed to work pretty good for me.

Model is a "Leader Accessories 3 Bow Bimini Top Boat Cover 4 Straps for Front and Rear Includes Mounting Hardware with 1 Inch Aluminum Frame"
cost about $150.

charlie_the_tuna · #4 11-25-2021, 06:39 PM

I look at these and then I look at the ones from like overtons and I wonder what makes one a hundred dollar top and the other a 5 hundred dollar top.

Destroyer · #5 11-25-2021, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by charlie_the_tuna

I look at these and then I look at the ones from like overtons and I wonder what makes one a hundred dollar top and the other a 5 hundred dollar top.

The name "Overtons"

phatdaddy · #6 11-26-2021, 07:42 PM

Lot of it is the fabric. And the thread that it is sewn with. Not saying that there is $400 dollars difference. if i was going to spend big bucks on a bimini, i would go with a local fabricator, but they probably run $800.

I bought one of the eBay ones on D s recommendation, very pleased with it. The hardware is very good for the price. My plan is to use it as long as the fabric holds up, then take it to a local top shop and have them use it as a template for good fabric

Best of both worlds

Destroyer · #7 11-27-2021, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by phatdaddy

Lot of it is the fabric. And the thread that it is sewn with. Not saying that there is $400 dollars difference. if i was going to spend big bucks on a Bimini, i would go with a local fabricator, but they probably run $800.

I bought one of the eBay ones on D s recommendation, very pleased with it. The hardware is very good for the price. My plan is to use it as long as the fabric holds up, then take it to a local top shop and have them use it as a template for good fabric

Best of both worlds

Phatdaddy beat me to it but i was going to say that besides the name, the most obvious reason is probably the fabric used and the size of the frame. Lots of frames are 3/4", but the better ones all seem to use 1".

The fabric on my one boat's bimini broke down this past summer, mostly from one of my cats using it as a hammock for sleeping. Sharp claws have a way of degrading fabric. But that top was 5 years old, so 5 years for just over a hundred bucks is pretty good in my book.

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