Where to get bimini top?

[soulseller]

Are there any off the shelf options or am I looking a custom jobber?


I'd like something simple like this:
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/album06/Dock_2010

I see some universal ones out there, Westland for instance, but would like to hear some opinions on this.

Thanks!

[tsubaki]

well crap!

old links don't work anymore

[SkunkBoat]

Just be sure you are going to be able to stand up.
That first picture looks a little low and the windshield angles back into the drivers face.
Definitely going to knock your hat off.
Don't try to match the windshield angle, go straight up.

[fazoff]

Get a custom one- mine cost about 2k

[reelapeelin]

I paid $137.00 for the top in the picture below...somebody here posted the link...I thought I had put it in our LINKS section but cannot find..great top included boot and shipping...

Hope somebody comes along w/that link...

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

I paid $137.00 for the top in the picture below...somebody here posted the link...I thought I had put it in our LINKS section but cannot find..great top included boot and shipping...

Hope somebody comes along w/that link...

Reel, I posted that link, and I cannot find it either....wierd. It is an eBAY store seller named Marine and RVdirect. This is one of their ads, although it's not the one we bought, but you can follow the ad to their online store and select whichever top you like. I've had mine for several years now without any signs of deterioration and and I'm guessing you got yours about 6 mos after I got mine. And yes, I love mine also. Great top for the money.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-4-Season...700b62&vxp=mtr

[soulseller]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

And yes, I love mine also. Great top for the money.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-4-Season...700b62&vxp=mtr

Thanks guys, I appreciate the tip, couple questions...

How does this type of top hold up at speed?
Does it fold forward or back?

[SkunkBoat]

they can handle 40 mph no problem....for a couple years.
How they fold depends on how you mount them.

The one pictured has adjustable straps on the 'front" which would normally clip to the top of the windshield and solid vertical bars in the "rear" so it would fold backwards like an arch behind the driver. It would be 46" above the gunnel.

I had one with straps on both ends so it could fold forward onto the windshield frame.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by soulseller

Thanks guys, I appreciate the tip, couple questions...

How does this type of top hold up at speed?
Does it fold forward or back?

I bought the 4 ribbed one, and rigged it so it folds forward up to the top of the windshield when it's not in use. that way it's out of the way of flying fish hooks, people, etc. I cheat a little and usually custom tailor my tops after I get them. I'll bend the uprights or change the places they mount and cut them if necessary. What I wind up with is a top that (usually) sits about 4 inches or less above my windshield. It's more like the top of an enclosure than a bimini, and provides better protection from spray when running.

I can run in the low 50's and haven't had any problems with the top so far.
They are well made tops, with double walled 1" tubing. Solid, well made units. I love mine. And add to that the included boot and shipping and you cannot beat it for the price.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by soulseller

Thanks guys, I appreciate the tip, couple questions...

How does this type of top hold up at speed?
Does it fold forward or back?

Handled top speed about 42 no problem...mine a 3 bow w/stiff leg supports back, straps front...never laid mine completely down...just released front straps, folded it back and put boot on...left it standing up w/back leg supports in place...