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Bimini Top

My Bimini is deployed 90% of the time and its starting to get a bit nasty looking. Im going to be sourcing a new one soon.
I try to stay under 45 with it deployed.
 
My Bimini is deployed 90% of the time and its starting to get a bit nasty looking. Im going to be sourcing a new one soon.
I try to stay under 45 with it deployed.
I had a strap break doing less than 20. The frame and bimini top may be good for 45 but the sun and salt water can compromise the straps.
 
I had mine rebuilt when the camper canvas was done, using Sunbrella. The fabricator installed 5/6 snaps on the tower and rear support pole as well as zippers on both, and assures me that 70/75 mph will be no problem. Too bad it won't go that fast on the water!
 
I had mine rebuilt when the camper canvas was done, using Sunbrella. The fabricator installed 5/6 snaps on the tower and rear support pole as well as zippers on both, and assures me that 70/75 mph will be no problem. Too bad it won't go that fast on the water!
Do you have any pictures of your new top? @bumpy
 

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That's interesting. I have the SX so it would be a little different. Thanks for the picture.
 
Detail photos for my custom bimini (242 LS):
 

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