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Bimini Top

Silverredx

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Welcome Jet boaters New to the forum, but I’m sure this will be a old thread. I just purchased a 2001 Yamaha LS 2000 unfortunately it did not come with a bikini top. By any chance is there one compatible on the market other than OEM that will fit with the existing brackets on the boats.Thxs
 

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Sorry , couldn't resist being a smart a** ! I'm sure you meant bimini and spell check messed you up ? Sometimes spell check is not all its cracked up to be. I have no knowledge about aftermarket biminis but other members will. Good Luck.
 

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Bimini, Bikini they are both seen at the cockpit and have their own purpose of providing shade.

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Do you have a bimini frame? A canvas shop can make a bimini cover and frame up pretty quickly, if they are not already booked for the Summer.
Welcome to the forum.
 
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Silverredx

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I didn’t even notice the spelling lol next time I will keep my glasses on lol , no I do not have the frame
 

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I have a 2012 242LS and the top is a little worn. I am looking for a black bimini top. Can anyone tell me the best place to get that?
 

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I have a 2012 242LS and the top is a little worn. I am looking for a black bimini top. Can anyone tell me the best place to get that?
I just sent you the contact that someone sent me when I had the same question. I haven’t followed through with it yet but I intend to. Hope this helps.
 

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Bimini, Bikini they are both seen at the cockpit and have their own purpose of providing shade.

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Do you have a bimini frame? A canvas shop can make a bimini cover and frame up pretty quickly, if they are not already booked for the Summer.
Welcome to the forum.
Just be sure to get a boot (storage cover) for the bimini canvas, as well - whether you get a Yamaha replacement or a custom-made canvas. You will always want to stow the canvas and secure it when trailering the boat. Without a good boot, your new canvas will shred/tear in the wind.
 

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Just be sure to get a boot (storage cover) for the bimini canvas, as well - whether you get a Yamaha replacement or a custom-made canvas. You will always want to stow the canvas and secure it when trailering the boat. Without a good boot, your new canvas will shred/tear in the wind.
I don't get boots with a bikini, but hey to each their own.:cool:
 

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I just sent you the contact that someone sent me when I had the same question. I haven’t followed through with it yet but I intend to. Hope this helps.
Thank you for the contact, George is a good person to speak with.
 

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I just sent you the contact that someone sent me when I had the same question. I haven’t followed through with it yet but I intend to. Hope this helps.
I just spoke with George, he is building a replacement top and repairing my custom boot for my 2010 242 ls. He is happy to have members here referred to him, I hope he joins this forum. Anyway, if he doesn’t have a template of your top already he is still willing to build you one but may need or want the original to use as a template.
 

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I was able to have my current top repaired at a local seamstress. George seems like a good guy, I would recommend him to anyone.
 

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Lost my Bimini Boot Cover...wow listed at $200..anyone have another option?
 

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I just spoke with George, he is building a replacement top and repairing my custom boot for my 2010 242 ls. He is happy to have members here referred to him, I hope he joins this forum. Anyway, if he doesn’t have a template of your top already he is still willing to build you one but may need or want the original to use as a template.
can you share this contact info with me?
 
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