Bimni for a 320?
 

Alright guys now don't bust on me too hard for asking this after giving me such a warm welcome-

Has anyone done a bimini top on their Velocity to have some shade while cruising 55 or less? Trying to avoid the whole "I wanted air conditioning on the next boat" conversation from happening again. We have a lot of no wake zones in our area so I would appreciate the shade at times too. Local shop who does very nice work says he can build a top out of stainless that will be safe up to 60mph.

SO... any suggestions for something that won't look awful and can easily be taken down and secured when it's time to play?

Don't want it too look goofy after spending 15 hours this past week compounding, polishing, and waxing. Came out looking fantastic...

Thanks,
RB

I have a bimini 65 MPH top all stainless and side curtains came off a 38' fountain but will fit on the Velocity as far as width not sure about the side curtain fitment but could be modified to fit I'm sure, It's a little dusty on the zip up cover but like new under it. I bought it to put on the Velocity but sold the boat before I could get it on to some guy in Florida. This top is a $4,500.00 option on the 38' fountain. Id sure like to sell it for what I got in it. Comes with side curtain carring bags too. The bimini mounts at 7 locations, heavy duty SS tubes

VV,

Looked through all 23 pages of the Velocity Pics on here and only noticed one with a top. Looked like a 260 that might have been in the islands from the mooring picture- white/red hull with red bimini that was buttoned up and had a red cockpit cover.

I'll look to see what a 38 fountain cover looks like. Whatcha got in it? maybe put it on Ebay... :)

KC what color is that top, in case I know a fella in Florida that might be interested?

Trying to figure out how to post pics....

She looked purdy darn good before-

http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/a...ning/photo.jpg

After lots of elbow grease looks a little purdier-


http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/a...ing/photo3.jpg

Shining like a diamond in a goats A$$

i have one for my 280 , wife wont let me go to the lake without it

Is there really a lake in NC or are you trying to trick us.

Are you asking $4,500 for ir or where you just stating that that is what some guy pd as an option? If so how much?

tons and if you went to boafreaks you could see all the pics from the weekends , i am heading out today to the lake and to one of our many SAND bars where we will cookout in the water and have a large time

AND HE STOLE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!:party-smiley-004:

Did that come from an Okie Thesaurus? Better yet, with the number of good originals I've seen you post- did you help write the Okie Thesaurus?

:coolcowboy:- V.V. for sure!

Mike,

Do you have any pictures of the top on the 280? Anything that would show how it looks open, how it's anchored, and what you anchored it to. How fast are you comfortable driving her with the bimini open and when you run over that speed do you just close the bows and zip on the cover or take the entire top off?

Thanks,
Rick

Mike,

Your PM box is full, I'll look over on Boatfreaks- are you Mikes280 there as well?

Thanks,
Rick

some pics of my 260 with the bimni
http://www.ecarlist.com/showroom/181.../137635#11.jpg

rmfriday- link takes me to the car showroom and I didn't see a search feature or anything to lead me to your Velocity. :(

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...-velocity.html
pics should come up under the ecar list link in this thread

sorry i just saw this i should have the top on this weekend so i will try to get some pics and yes i am mikes280 on all the boating boards.

rmfriday- Sharp boat I'll bet that its a blast to drive with that engine/drive combo and that 5 blade...

Mike.. are you out on Norman often? Would love to meet up and pick your brains for a bit. Went through 2 sets of lower gears here recently.. Looking to perhaps rid myself of the 5 blade prop. Also thinking of a new drive for next year. Let me know if you are around.

Taylor Made Anchor Shade........ anchored on all 4 corners, works great even at speed. I use mine all the time.

http://www.iboats.com/Taylor-Made-An...view_id.238664

I have 2 g's in the top it would have been 4500.00 at fountain. Make me an offer.

You may want to check that wiggling pin :eek: to make sure it ain't about to fall out of that wobbling hole :eek:

An old man was sunbathing naked at the beach. For the sake of civility, and to keep it from getting sunburned,he had a hat over his privates.

A woman walks past and says, snickering, "If you were a gentleman you'd lift your hat."

He raised an eyebrow and replied, "If you weren't so damn ugly it would lift itself."

I'd like to see some pics too. After spending a week at LOTO in 95 and sunny weather, I decided I have to have a bimini. I cringe at drilling holes though, so would be curious where you mounted everything.

I am thinking about adding a bimini here pretty soon. Red Sunbrella 6-8ft long, and 4ft tall. My plan is to the mouting the poles on the inside of the sides of the boat, and put snaps on the 4 straps to snap to the 4 corners of the boat, Shouldn't havn't to drill very much doing it this way.

Anyone see problems doing this? I don't plan to run with it up, just be able to hide from the sun, when were anchored?

if that is all you are going to do get a anchored shade

don't want the pole in the center of the boat, and Had one in the past. POS! 15mph wind, and it broke to hell.