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Originally Posted by ajacobazzi
(Post 3034609)
Ordinarilly, I probably wouldn't even consider it.......that's is, installing a bimini top. But, as I have a family now, the young kids would definately benefit from the shade. Especially, here in South Florida.
I have a hard time wrapping my mind around it. To me, it's almost like putting snow tires on a Ferrari.....know what I mean? Does it tuck away nicely or is it in your face when it's laid down? |
Originally Posted by wjb21ndtown
(Post 3034611)
There was a co. in S. Fl. designing a bimini top that completely folds up to be stored away when you're not using it. It was a pretty nice system from what I saw at the boat shows, but they were just taking orders at the time.
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Here are a couple of the ones from my 93 top gun. Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by Roger 1
(Post 3034642)
Here are a couple of the ones from my 93 top gun. Hope this helps.
It appears that the new ones have a drop. Mine happens to be a 3" drop, while a friend of mine (also with a Cafe) has a 1" drop. So, I guess it just comes down to how much the drop should be. I would imagine that, to a certain extent, they have a little to work with (as far as making adjustments) when fixing the bolster seat to the base. Well, I hope anyway. |
Originally Posted by ajacobazzi
(Post 3034648)
Yes it does, thank you.......
It appears that the new ones have a drop. Mine happens to be a 3" drop, while a friend of mine (also with a Cafe) has a 1" drop. So, I guess it just comes down to how much the drop should be. I would imagine that, to a certain extent, they have a little to work with (as far as making adjustments) when fixing the bolster seat to the base. Well, I hope anyway. Roger |
Originally Posted by Roger 1
(Post 3034661)
I can take some measurments if you would like as they are right here in the shop. I would be glad to take additional pictures for you as well if needed. Just let me know.
Roger Mine measure 23" in the front and 20" in the rear. My friends measure 23" in the front and 22" in the rear. |
Originally Posted by ajacobazzi
(Post 3034663)
Measurements would be great!
Mine measure 23" in the front and 20" in the rear. My friends measure 23" in the front and 22" in the rear. I think that there is a lot of varience in individual bases. I'll bet that yours will work just fine. Roger |
Originally Posted by ajacobazzi
(Post 3034609)
Ordinarilly, I probably wouldn't even consider it.......that's is, installing a bimini top. But, as I have a family now, the young kids would definately benefit from the shade. Especially, here in South Florida.
I have a hard time wrapping my mind around it. To me, it's almost like putting snow tires on a Ferrari.....know what I mean? Does it tuck away nicely or is it in your face when it's laid down? http://www.performanceboats.com/html...oker_Run_1.jpg When I'm not going to use it, I just release the two pins, and leave it in my storage. I only use it probably 25% of the time. A friend of mine had his mounted under the hatch when stowed underway, but that seems like alot of extra work (when putting it away) without much benefit...it really doesn't get in the way much as it stowed in the picture. |
Originally Posted by Havasu Hangin
(Post 3034729)
Out here in Havasu, it gets over 115 on some days (yeah, but it's a dry heat...lol)...so without some shade, you can get cooked. Here's a pic of the bimini stowed underway (but with my old hatch and interior):
http://www.performanceboats.com/html...oker_Run_1.jpg When I'm not going to use it, I just release the two pins, and leave it in my storage. I only use it probably 25% of the time. A friend of mine had his mounted under the hatch when stowed underway, but that seems like alot of extra work (when putting it away) without much benefit...it really doesn't get in the way much as it stowed in the picture. |
My bases are 21 1/8" at the front & back, so my seat base is flat.
http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/e...1264825998.jpg http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/e...1264825631.jpg |
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