Need new Bimini for 2011 242 Limited S

[Todd L83]

So it's time to replace it. Definitely at least plan on changing color from grey to black sunbrella.
I see some threads recommend taking to local fabric shops for cheaper.
Who else sell them custom made for this boat?

I'd really like to do some type of retro to make mine look like the newer 242 that is bigger and sweeps up at back. Anyone know if this can be done reasonably.

 

[blacksapphirez]

i'm sure a lot of people who have older limited S' would like to have it done as well as their Bimini would be showing age...you should see if the vendor can give you a deal on a group buy? )

 

[Todd L83]

I don't have a vendor....
That's what I need!

 

[zelone]

Where are you located? I had one made locally in Philly for $570. Just bring your original as a template.

 

[Todd L83]

I dropped it by upholstery shop yesterday.
Was just hoping someone might tell me great news and there was a retro to the new type,
They look great.

 

[BlackandTan]

A friend of mine had a bimini made for his Larson - frame and all at a place locally. Not sure where you are @Todd L83, but here is the link:
http://www.drydockboat.com/

 

[Todd L83]

Thanks for the replies all.
I'm in Oklahoma on Lake Eufaula.

 

[Gary Traina]

You can get an original through Partzilla.com if needed.

 

[piney1]

I just had mine made in the heaviest black Sunbrella they make, Kevlar threading for longevity and added zippers so it will come off without taking the frame off. $533 in total. It will certainly last a lot longer than the OEM kind. My OEM had two seasons on it (boat was 5 years old, kept indoors with 7.6 hours on it when I got it) & it looked like crap.

Bimini replacement in black Sunbrella with added zippers.

• piney1
• Jun 29, 2017
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Bimini replacement in black Sunbrella with added zippers. Zippers are #10 with stainless steel...

Bimini replacement in black Sunbrella with added zippers.

• piney1
• Jun 29, 2017

Bimini replacement in black Sunbrella with added zippers. Zippers are #10 with stainless steel...

 

[Bill D]

Hey @piney1 do you think they would have any interest in making a duplicate? I would totally pay that plus shipping.

 

[piney1]

Hey @piney1 do you think they would have any interest in making a duplicate? I would totally pay that plus shipping.

Sure, he has the template. I'll PM you his name and number.

 

[Bill D]

You're the man!

 

[piney1]

Pic from the porch.

Bimini replacement in black Sunbrella with added zippers.

• piney1
• Jun 29, 2017

Bimini replacement in black Sunbrella with added zippers. Zippers are #10 with stainless steel...

 

[Markk]

Pic from the porch.

Bimini replacement in black Sunbrella with added zippers.

• piney1
• Jun 29, 2017

Bimini replacement in black Sunbrella with added zippers. Zippers are #10 with stainless steel...

Do you tow with Bimini deployed? If so, how fast, how frequent. My typical tow from ramp to storage is 5 miles at >50mph. Getting tired of stowing and deploying bimini. Considering leaving her up for the tow.

Thoughts?

 

[piney1]

Do you tow with Bimini deployed? If so, how fast, how frequent. My typical tow from ramp to storage is 5 miles at >50mph. Getting tired of stowing and deploying bimini. Considering leaving her up for the tow.

Thoughts?

Yes but I keep it under 45. There is a boat ramp about 250 yards from my driveway so I only tow to get fuel. The fuel place is about 4 miles and most of it is it 35 or 30 but there's a stretch that is 45. If I were going on a trip I would definitely stow it. This was made with extra zippers so it comes off a little effort.

Before I had this made I was seriously looking for somebody that could make me a larger top that would mount on a frame and then attach to the arch. There is one member here who had one of this type made in Texas but I wasn't able to figure out a way to make it work.

 

[Markk]

Yes but I keep it under 45. There is a boat ramp about 250 yards from my driveway so I only tow to get fuel. The fuel place is about 4 miles and most of it is it 35 or 30 but there's a stretch that is 45. If I were going on a trip I would definitely stow it. This was made with extra zippers so it comes off a little effort.

Before I had this made I was seriously looking for somebody that could make me a larger top that would mount on a frame and then attach to the arch. There is one member here who had one of this type made in Texas but I wasn't able to figure out a way to make it work.

If you can help me find that Texas thread(name or something to search), I'd love to look at what they created.

 

[piney1]

If you can help me find that Texas thread(name or something to search), I'd love to look at what they created.

I just spent an hour or so looking through all the posts that I've posted on and still can't find it. It was a guy in Texas, thta much I know. I'll keep trying to find it.

 

[Markk]

I just spent an hour or so looking through all the posts that I've posted on and still can't find it. It was a guy in Texas, thta much I know. I'll keep trying to find it.

Don't spend too much time on it...Ill do some searching on my end. Thanks for the tip

 

[piney1]

Don't spend too much time on it...Ill do some searching on my end. Thanks for the tip

I found it!! Looked at my old Verizon bills and I knew I had called the vendor. It was on the Yamaha boat forum -

https://yamahajetboaters.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=41666

This is exactly what I wanted but what I wound up with will work great and keep the stock profile.

 

[Ronnie]

Here is what I came up with to address the small Bimini on the LS (it starts about 2/3rds down the page).
You guys have me thinking of buying a black replacement and and having two new boots made, one with the extension attached and one without it detached, both covering a Bimini which is already attached by zippers or heavy duty v Velcro to the tower.

https://yamahajetboaters.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=52706&hilit=Bimini+extension&start=180