Bimini top

Island Girl · 06-09-2004, 08:04 PM

I have done both. My first boat was a 17.5'. I ordered a Hurricane Bimini from Overton's. I also ordered the sliders. The fabric was sunbrella, but there were less expensive choices. I made sure it was tall enough to stand under it. It worked just fine and yes I took it down to go under the Back Bay bridge.

My currrent boat has a made to fit bimini from Bayview Canvas, no longer there. The quality of the frame is much better and it was made to my exact specifications and less expensive that the mail order one.

If you cannot get one made I would buy one online and try to sell it next year and have one made.

I hope this helps.

Caruso · 06-11-2004, 07:55 AM

We bought one on-line from Overton’s a few years ago. We have had very good luck with it and it is one of the best upgrades we ever bought for our boat, I wish we thought of it sooner. I would suggest upgrading the hardware to stainless, instead of the plastic that comes with it, and getting the metal uprights that hold it up when it is "put away". We tried the nylon tie downs but the metal tubes worked much better. Good luck.

gtxrider · 06-15-2004, 10:35 PM

We ordered one for a 19ft FourWinns from Overtons and it worked great. We used Overtons clamps on the rails to mount the top NO drilling the fiber glass. I like it since we can now ride with the bimini top up and see when we turn unlike having the regular top up. We can stand and not feel like the hunch back.

I have found Overtons very dependable and they have quick delivery.

SIKSUKR · 06-16-2004, 08:19 AM

Ditto on Overtons.I've bought several items through them with quick delivery and no hassel return policy.I also enjoy seeing their catalogue in the mailbox every few months. SS

06-09-2004, 08:04 PM	#1
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,358 Thanks: 18 Thanked 577 Times in 183 Posts	Did both I have done both. My first boat was a 17.5'. I ordered a Hurricane Bimini from Overton's. I also ordered the sliders. The fabric was sunbrella, but there were less expensive choices. I made sure it was tall enough to stand under it. It worked just fine and yes I took it down to go under the Back Bay bridge. My currrent boat has a made to fit bimini from Bayview Canvas, no longer there. The quality of the frame is much better and it was made to my exact specifications and less expensive that the mail order one. If you cannot get one made I would buy one online and try to sell it next year and have one made. I hope this helps. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

06-11-2004, 07:55 AM	#2
Caruso Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bimini On-line We bought one on-line from Overton’s a few years ago. We have had very good luck with it and it is one of the best upgrades we ever bought for our boat, I wish we thought of it sooner. I would suggest upgrading the hardware to stainless, instead of the plastic that comes with it, and getting the metal uprights that hold it up when it is "put away". We tried the nylon tie downs but the metal tubes worked much better. Good luck.

06-16-2004, 08:19 AM	#4
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Ditto on Overtons.I've bought several items through them with quick delivery and no hassel return policy.I also enjoy seeing their catalogue in the mailbox every few months. SS __________________ SIKSUKR

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06-15-2004, 10:35 PM	#3
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	We ordered one for a 19ft FourWinns from Overtons and it worked great. We used Overtons clamps on the rails to mount the top NO drilling the fiber glass. I like it since we can now ride with the bimini top up and see when we turn unlike having the regular top up. We can stand and not feel like the hunch back. I have found Overtons very dependable and they have quick delivery.