CC with a bimini top

[uncleboo]

Originally Posted by uncleboo

... Have a plan to run a strap from the center of the trailing edge down to the back of the leaning post so the straps will be out of the way of the rear rod holders.

I'll post a pic soon as I get this done.

[BermudaTriangle]

i like the one robert posted. need good coverage lol. im my hair will start to run away too lol

[uncleboo]

So true!

[deerfly]

I've been a t-top guy all my life but the bimini that came with my 77MA is growing on me. I'm an avid fly fisherman so the ability to drop the top in a minute can be handy for casting off the bow or stern in challenging conditions.

As mentioned less drag towing or during long runs is nice, definitely a bit more sun and rain coverage over a t-top. I can also completely remove it in a few minutes if I wanted to. When folded to the rear its largely out of the way unless you're getting in and out of the boat over the transom. Folded forward you have to limbo under or lift it to get to the bow.

Not sure this pic adds anything to the discussion, but the price is right...

[BermudaTriangle]

yea exactly. price is right comes in as well. bimini so much cheaper. will likely get one and run for a year and see how it functions. 5k t top can wait.

[bumpdraft]

I like that Bimini that is mounted to the front of the console. Looks like it could be out of the way pretty quick if need be, such as boating a fish. The Bimini that I had years ago was mounted with a slide that allowed it to lay flat forward to be out of the way.
I still remember the time, probably 30 years ago, when I was riding next to a friend of mine, coming back from Marquesas. We were heading into a 20 plus mph wind and going about 30. His Bimini started looking like a parachute and I started trying to reach him on the radio, when the straps up front let go and the top flopped hard on his motor.

[215robert]

Will have to get a pic of mine when it's down mounts inside the gunnel and straps underneath the transom cap......pretty slick and out of the way when not in use.....

[215robert]

Pic inside