Bimini top
 

Tell me how horrible it looks

or maybe some Ideas???

It is 110 plus here in the summer so I have to have one.
I photochopped this. The local guy has a High speed ( stainless) top I can get for 350. It is dark navy blue.
Doesn't it look too short front to back. It is 6 feet long

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i have a 6 ft top on mine , I don't use it much because the wife doesn't like the shade . move it forward a little bit. I like them. I just cover the front seats .

There isn't anyone that will make a better bimini than Paul Murphy. Period.

+1. Paul's doing mine

Does Paul have to have the boat in person to make one?

Beats the heck out of heat stroke.

cant enjoy the boat if you cant ber in the heat , looks fine , i bet alot of boats with them in that heat !

Check out how much canvas I put on my Florida ride. It may not look as cool but it sure keep us cool under that wicked Florida sun.

No pictures of mine (yet). However I have a 6 ft top, but do not use the rigid poles on the back, I use the straps front and rear. This allows me to lay it flat during the high speed runs with no drag. Also I installed a track where it allows me to slide the top forward or backward, also when it is down I can slide it back over sunpad and then forward, in order to raise the pad to check oil. I also use quick release pins to remove altogether. I did buy rigid poles for the back support, just finalizing the way I want to mount so that it will flat, also with quick release pins. I meant to take pics last summer, but just too much of a hurry to hit the water, then forgot about the pics.

How fast can you run with it up?

Not that it counts for much, but in my opinion it's one of the best additions we have on our 382. It provides great functionality benefits, gives us shade on those super hot days and the full bimini protects us during inclement weather when we are traveling and doing over nights. It was worth every penny & I would not go without one for the type of boating we do.

That just it. I don't ever run with it up. It goes up only when rafting or anchoring. I like WOT too much, too run with it up. After all, it does not take a whole lot of time to put up or down. My theory is if I'm moving with wind in the face, I'm staying cool enough.

only mods to boat. 2 perches mounted on top the gunnel edge on the outside of the windshield. Then 4 Beautfil blue tie downs ( Lowes). No sturdy poles front or rear. Moving it up 1 foot. So It is 4.5 feet fron the sun deck. ( center point of top ) Probly be able to run 50 -60 w it up

When I want to go fast. Just un hook 4 tie downs, ( they will be sewed around poles or snapped) wrap them in the top. Simply install white bimini tube cover and trow whole unit back to the rear sun deck. Completley out of the way .

Top is all stainless tube designed for High speed by Eliminator.

Mine was brand new just stting there on his floor.( only used once before) $ 360.00 included the 2 perches.


This guy is right down the street and does work for Eliminator. His highest price is $ 750.00/ the base cost is 650.00..
http://bienzmarinecanvas.com/

Hi Chad,
That is a really cool looking boat. I agree, the Bimini top is a must have item for boating in So Cal and AZ. I had one like that on my old Fountain and have one on the Hallett too. the look ok and really make everything much more comfortable in the summer heat. You should be able to run 50-60 comfortably with it up.
Enjoy your new ride.
Dave

bimini
 

looks good, but i would move it forward a little

I get a littel heat from friends however if it is very hot I just put it on and fold it back and go, if I need its up in a snap. I have spent a lot of time under a bridge in the rain before mine.
Rich

Re-post with Pics
 

Maybe a little late:
I remembered to take pics of the top, however it is in the stow position. It will slide forward and backward up to three feet. I have a 6 ft top, but do not use the rigid poles on the back, I use the straps front and rear. This allows me to lay it flat during the high speed runs with no drag. Also I installed a track where it allows me to slide the top forward or backward, also when it is down I can slide it back over sunpad and then forward, in order to raise the pad to check oil. I also use quick release pins to remove altogether. I did buy rigid poles for the back support, just finalizing the way I want to mount so that it will flat, also with quick release pins. I meant to take pics last summer, but just too much of a hurry to hit the water, then forgot about the pics.

not a great pic but here's ours with the top up.... if I was to do it again I would go aluminum. With the stainless the thing is HEAVY and I NEVER run with it up so it doesnt need to be able to withstand a run at speed.

looks good! I had an aluminum one before. And just bareley on plane it got dificult when the high winds hit.. fyi ;)

:eekdrop:getgray or white i have a blue one ) it is verry hot to the tuch

Dark colors provide more uv protection

Dark colors may fade quicker though.

I would never ride with a bimini top up and have thought about pulling the trigger on this http://www.boatersland.com/tayashade.html

saw one on a 35 and guy said it worked great. Plus it should be easier to store.

You have to do what you have to do! I had a aliminum framed, green top on my older fountain. it was low profile and looked pretty good. We could cruise with it all day. 50 mph is as fast as I would push it but ur for sure not going to be doing any WOT passes. Go ahead and get it! Can always take it down on cooler days!