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242 limited / 252 Bimini top while towing
- Thread starter 09hemi
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HangOutdoors
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i believe they are rated for 50 mph or Maybe 55mph. There is a thread around here on it, I can't seem to find.
Neutron
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Looked in the manual, states do not exceed 45mph while trailering. Strange because the boat can go faster than that on water
Neutron
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When I boat locally i have the bimini open before i leave the house, the ramp is only 2.5 miles away and I drive 50mph. But wouldn't trailer more than that with it open. I am sure a big blast from an oncoming semitruck could damage it
09hemi
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While trailering or while trailering with the top up?
Neutron
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With top open/up
tabbibus
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I'll be taking mine off for a trip tomorrow. That thing is a sail!
Cambo
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I have been towing occasional 5 to 10 trips per season trips 20-40 minutes at 55-65 mph and its been fine I do leave it loose. I think most have been damaging it by cranking down on the ratchet then it tears in the corners. The Bimini gets removed on long trips 250 miles if you do take it off snap a picture of how the straps are routed it helps with the correct install. Just to be clear we are talking about the E series and 25 foot Bimini
tabbibus
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Also, Jet boat pilot has a video on how to put that sucker back on. May the gods smile down at you