Bimin Rocket Launcher - Page 2

Cam · #11 11-03-2011, 07:08 AM

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 · #12 11-05-2011, 04:26 PM

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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 · #13 11-10-2011, 08:09 AM

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 · #14 11-10-2011, 11:23 AM

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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 · #15 11-11-2011, 06:55 AM

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 · #16 12-14-2011, 08:25 PM

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 · #17 01-18-2012, 09:19 AM

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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?

Raymiltier · #18 01-19-2012, 07:44 PM

That's a good looking setup rods look like they set a little proud though. I think i will cut out the stops and tell people to watch they're heads, Wait a minute My main fishing partner is my 8 year old daughter, I'm good for a while!

Destroyer · #19 01-20-2012, 12:34 AM

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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.

Rob, not sure if it would work for your bimini, but when I bought my bimini off eBay last year the company that I got it from offered an option of 2 extra SS rods for additional support at a decent price. I got them and I like them. Very high quality 1" Anodized Alum with all fittings. I'll look up the name and post it here in case you want to get in touch with them on their website.

Destroyer · #20 01-26-2012, 11:44 PM

Sorry Rob, took a while to find them, The company that I got my Bimini from is Boatarama online. http://www.ebay.com/sch/boatarama/m....&_trksid=p3984 They actually carry a rocket launcher kit much like the one you have... might even be the same company.. but if you buy their rocket launcher kit they also give you an optional set of rear support poles for free...
At any rate, if you're looking for support poles, I highly recommend these guys.. fast shipping, fair prices and the bimini I got from them was a top quality unit for the price. And I love the 1" double walled tubing they use for their frames. Very, very strong.