Bimini Tops..

[riverman140]

I know this has been a pretty talked about subject as i search the forum, however i am not quite sure i found the answers i am looking for. First off, i am not a Bimini top fan, IMO, they are ugly, bulky, etc. That being said, I'm in the marker for one against my will. I have little kids now and i want to share the river experience with and don't want them or my wife miserable with the heat, so i am caving. Plus, it will keep us out on the water longer, without having to haul an ez-up, etc. Are there any recommendations in SoCal who can do custom Bimini work? and do you have pictures to share? This is what i am looking for, a super low, low profile Bimini to be built, using SS, with flush mounting brackets, i don't want the strap hooks way up on the bow either. I don't need to stand up under it, i want it to flow with the boat. The canvas, i am assuming would be the easier part, i will be going with a multi color theme to match the lines in my seats. Appreciate the inputs. RM

 

[CoolCruzin]

All American Canvas in Montclair
Had done couple custom ones for me .Did this one with a mesh fabric.

 

[CJ_Donahue]

Have you ever been in a boat with a low bimini? I have and in my opinion it is not only uncomfortable but also unsafe when docking and during entry and exit. A bimini top is obviously not a fashion statement but a sun shade tool. Leave it off certain days if you want but for the days you have it I strongly recommend function over fashion.

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Vince at King Kid in Valencia is who did my old boat and my buddies Howard Cat. Highly recommend him.

 

[D19]

I had a low pro bimini once and hated it. It looks cool, but it is a royal pain getting in/out and moving around the boat.

 

[redone76]

A1 Canvas in Upland did the dual bimini's on my Chaparral deck boat. Stainless frame, hardware and Sunbrella canvas. I've been happy with it for almost 5 years now

 

[Hallett Dave]

View attachment 801144 All American Canvas in Montclair
Had done couple custom ones for me .Did this one with a mesh fabric.

Where is your spotter?

 

[white tortilla]

Where is your spotter?

probably the person taking the picture, rear facing, looking at the wakeboarder. lol

 

[Ziggy]

Where is your spotter?

Taking the picture

 

[Bigbore500r]

I know this has been a pretty talked about subject as i search the forum, however i am not quite sure i found the answers i am looking for. First off, i am not a Bimini top fan, IMO, they are ugly, bulky, etc. That being said, I'm in the marker for one against my will. I have little kids now and i want to share the river experience with and don't want them or my wife miserable with the heat, so i am caving. Plus, it will keep us out on the water longer, without having to haul an ez-up, etc. Are there any recommendations in SoCal who can do custom Bimini work? and do you have pictures to share? This is what i am looking for, a super low, low profile Bimini to be built, using SS, with flush mounting brackets, i don't want the strap hooks way up on the bow either. I don't need to stand up under it, i want it to flow with the boat. The canvas, i am assuming would be the easier part, i will be going with a multi color theme to match the lines in my seats. Appreciate the inputs. RM

My brother just had a nice one made for a very reasonable price (1/2 price VS Seam Dreams in Havasu.....) SS poles, sunbrella fabric, etc. The guy is in Canyon Country. @Big B Hova post it up

 

[HALLETT BOY]

A Bimini is like a windshield on a motorcycle, at first they look ugly and you resist putting one on . Then when you finally install one , you wonder what took you so long . Also , melanoma is real ...

 

[CoolCruzin]

Where is your spotter?

Up front and took the photo
We have a open bow so all good

 

[73mandella]

 

[OC Mike]

Custom Canvas, Montclair

 

[Shrub Lurker]

When I was in my 20's I said I would never own an open bow boat or a Bimini top.

but I gues we all said stupid shit in our 20's

30's, 40's, 50's?

 

[Hallett Dave]

Up front and took the photo
We have a open bow so all good

Under stood.

 

[Moneypit]

Where is your spotter?

Ah, someone took the picture....Maybe multi tasking as spotter photographer... Just saying..
Ray

 

[4Waters]

A1 Canvas in Upland did the dual bimini's on my Chaparral deck boat. Stainless frame, hardware and Sunbrella canvas. I've been happy with it for almost 5 years now
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A-1 Canvas

 

[Big B Hova]

Vince did mine at King kid covers 661-212-9120 Located in Santa Clarita, CA

It was under $900. Quotes from seams dreams was $1850 for same exact bimini.

https://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/threads/lamnb.204160/

 

[Ricks raft]

Have you ever been in a boat with a low bimini? I have and in my opinion it is not only uncomfortable but also unsafe when docking and during entry and exit. A bimini top is obviously not a fashion statement but a sun shade tool. Leave it off certain days if you want but for the days you have it I strongly recommend function over fashion.

Agreed. And if the kids are being towed at slow speeds or when turning , you can't see them through the Bimini.

 

[riverman140]

Have you ever been in a boat with a low bimini? I have and in my opinion it is not only uncomfortable but also unsafe when docking and during entry and exit. A bimini top is obviously not a fashion statement but a sun shade tool. Leave it off certain days if you want but for the days you have it I strongly recommend function over fashion.

Thanks for the input, I was looking for pros and cons

 

[riverman140]

When I was in my 20's I said I would never own an open bow boat or a Bimini top.

but I gues we all said stupid shit in our 20's

30's, 40's, 50's?

30’s for me