Bimin Rocket Launcher

[RWilson2526]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

Another question, would y'all trust an aluminum framed bimini top with this? I want one but i am scared by bimini frame will break. Maybe i need to be on the lookout for a stainless bimini frame.

It seemed to me when pulling on it all the force is transfered straight down to the back two vertical supports of the bimini. I bet you could just change those two supports to ss tubes and be good to go.

[Cam]

Done...ordered it on 11/2 and it shipped the same day. Just took boat out for the winter so it will have to wait until next spring to be installed. Thanks for the pics showing how it mounts and how nice it looks.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by RWilson2526

It seemed to me when pulling on it all the force is transfered straight down to the back two vertical supports of the bimini. I bet you could just change those two supports to ss tubes and be good to go.

I imagine the alum tubing would withstand as much downward push as the plastic connectors will bear...I'll come up and we'll run a test til failure on yours...LOL!!



Way to GO, Cam!!...

[Cam]

Got mine in the mail yesterday...very nice looking, but NO instructions with it. How did you figure out how to install it. Thank god for the pictures posted....lol.

[RWilson2526]

Originally Posted by Cam

Got mine in the mail yesterday...very nice looking, but NO instructions with it. How did you figure out how to install it. Thank god for the pictures posted....lol.

Your right, no instructions. Would have had to charge $2 more for that I guess. I did a search on google images prior to purchase to get an idea of how it was installed. Good luck with it. Just and FYI I thought I was maybe going to have to disassemble part of the bimini figuring I might have to slide the rocket launcher black plastic fittings over the end but they will flex enough to get them around the pipe. A little nerve racking as I was doing it as I was waiting for the snap but they held up just fine.

[Cam]

I am gonna replace the plastic ones with stainless steel. I have a few left over from an old bimini top from one of my old boats.

[awthacker]

Rob, are you able to roll the bimini up into it's cover with the rocket launcher still on, or does it come off and on relatively easily in order to zip up the bimini?

[Mulv80]

Originally Posted by awthacker

Rob, are you able to roll the bimini up into it's cover with the rocket launcher still on, or does it come off and on relatively easily in order to zip up the bimini?

I'm considering buying one of these also. Does anyone have the answer to this question?

[RWilson2526]

Originally Posted by awthacker

Rob, are you able to roll the bimini up into it's cover with the rocket launcher still on, or does it come off and on relatively easily in order to zip up the bimini?

Sorry guys...missed this post back when. Actually I dont know yet as I havent tried. I will check this weekend and get back to you.

Oh and thanks for the info Destroyer.

[RWilson2526]

Originally Posted by awthacker

Rob, are you able to roll the bimini up into it's cover with the rocket launcher still on, or does it come off and on relatively easily in order to zip up the bimini?

Sorry it took so long to get back....alas, no the bimini cover will not fit on with the rocket launcher installed as is. Its only the one small support on the ends that prevent the cover from slipping over completely. If I like it I'm pretty sure all that would need to be done is slit the sides of the boot up a couple of inches and then have the raw edges sewn up. Hard to explain but hopefully you get the idea.