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Dogbomb 05-16-2017 09:51 AM

Seafari Bimini Top
 
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eBay Bimini. I didn't expect much for the $ I paid, but I'm
really impressed by the quality and fit of the durn thing.
I liked the pics so I'm posting them. That is all.

uncleboo 05-16-2017 11:29 AM

Nice! Your noggin will thank you!

Capt Terry 05-16-2017 04:58 PM

Dogbomb's Seafari
 
Your Seafari looks great. You must have been more aggressive on the compounding than I was. My 76 shined up pretty good, but not like yours. Did you followup with wax or Polyglo? We chatted about watersports. Tried it behind the Seafari yet?

Dogbomb 05-17-2017 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt Terry (Post 251390)
Your Seafari looks great. You must have been more aggressive on the compounding than I was. My 76 shined up pretty good, but not like yours. Did you followup with wax or Polyglo? We chatted about watersports. Tried it behind the Seafari yet?

Thank you! Just lots of carnuba at this point. And no, haven't had the chance to ski behind her yet. Soon, I hope!

SailorChlud 05-18-2017 09:51 AM

Looking good! In Jersey, a black bimini will attract greenhead flies from the marshes along Barnegat Bay, so I will be getting one in a lighter color.

Are the bows stainless or aluminum? And what was your bow height and width if you recall?

Dogbomb 05-18-2017 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SailorChlud (Post 251432)
Looking good! In Jersey, a black bimini will attract greenhead flies from the marshes along Barnegat Bay, so I will be getting one in a lighter color.

Are the bows stainless or aluminum? And what was your bow height and width if you recall?

Yes, don't want them bugs!
Here's a link to the exact top I purchased:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/311808337196

It's a nice top for the money, although it's not Sunbrella.
They have other colors, too.

77SceptreOB 05-18-2017 06:35 PM

That's a super buy! It would cost 10X that for a 1st trip to the dermatologist!

FLexpat 05-18-2017 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 77SceptreOB (Post 251441)
That's a super buy! It would cost 10X that for a 1st trip to the dermatologist!

BIG TIME!!!!
My last trip alone was over $3k out of pocket and I have to go every 6 months. The stitches are not a whole lot of fun either.

You could buy 2 a year and still come out way ahead.

Vezo, Part II 05-19-2017 11:08 AM

Those F'ing Greenheads! Spent every summer in a 13 Whaler in Ocean Gate, southern tip of Toms River and Barnegat Bay. Don't miss those Bastards.

Mitch, had my roommate from college visit me in Fla. last weekend. Yeah, the guy from Park City. Looks like I may be taking a trip out west again. Hope you're well.

Michael.

SailorChlud 05-20-2017 11:07 AM

Ordered a top in Navy Blue. Will post photos when it gets installed. Thanks for the lead....

Dogbomb 05-28-2017 09:32 AM

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The dogs thought the top was a good addition...

wattaway2 05-28-2017 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dogbomb (Post 251603)
The dogs thought the top was a good addition...

Always knew dogs were smart

Beaver 05-30-2017 10:10 AM

Your boat looks great! My first boat was a 64' lobster skiff that was the same color so I'm always a little partial to yellow. Love the Bimini. I've been holding out on one but at that price its hard to pass up. I think I'm gonna get one. Thanks for posting.

SailorChlud 06-16-2017 02:22 PM

Copycat
 
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Well, I know a good idea when I see one, and imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so I followed Dogbomb's suggestion and ordered one too. Came out great:

Dogbomb 06-22-2017 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SailorChlud (Post 252010)
Well, I know a good idea when I see one, and imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so I followed Dogbomb's suggestion and ordered one too. Came out great:

Looks great, my friend! I'm so glad it worked out for you.

Capt Terry 06-22-2017 09:11 PM

Bimini Top
 
Dogbomb & SailorChlud-
Yes, your bimini tops look good. Here's an idea you can use or discard. On my top which is somewhat similar I replaced the aft straps with SST tubes. I felt this provided a bit more rigidity when someone needs a hand hold to climb from the deck to the dock. There is still some adjustability with the straps on the front.

Bushwacker 06-22-2017 11:06 PM

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Bimini tops tend to be kinda wobbly in the side-to-side direction, but if you adjust the straps to move the main bow aft a little bit, you should be able to rig up some braces off the windshield as show below. The bimini will then be so solid you can hang on to it when walking around on the gunnel to get on the front deck! I've subsequently replaced the screws on the bimini jaw fittings with 1/4" fast pins like I use on the turnbuckles for the VHF antenna brace, so I can quickly lower the bimini. That came in handy on a trip down the St. Johns river when I had to get under a lowered railroad bridge that was going to be down for some time!

SailorChlud 06-23-2017 09:44 AM

Nice modification, Denny!

Dogbomb 06-23-2017 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt Terry (Post 252151)
Dogbomb & SailorChlud-
Yes, your bimini tops look good. Here's an idea you can use or discard. On my top which is somewhat similar I replaced the aft straps with SST tubes. I felt this provided a bit more rigidity when someone needs a hand hold to climb from the deck to the dock. There is still some adjustability with the straps on the front.

Yes, I agree, the support poles are the way to go. I did the same thing,
and the poles add ridgity and make the top easier to stow. Good stuff.


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