[drwhite]

Also, how do you use the bimini? The bimini on my 232 lasted the 5 years I owned it. it did need to be sewn up near a seam once and could probably get a couple more seasons out of it before I sold the boat. A couple of things I always did: 1) always took it down while towing; and 2) even though I stored the boat in the lake for 10-12 weeks per summer, it was always stowed while in between trips to the lake. Although it took 5-10 minutes at the beginning and end of each trip, I think that helped save it quite a bit. [links]

[cb]

My issue is not the bimini but the actual cover you use to zip it up in for transporting (item 3 http://www.yamahapartshouse.com/oemparts/a/yam/56017d1587a86615687af99b/bimini-top-carpet). I would never tow with my bimini open as it would probably get ripped off even though I remember that pic of someone towing theirs down the highway on the bimini trip lol. I think it even warns about max speed when deployed of like 45 mph or maybe less. can't remember. I will post some pics of what my cover looks like. First weekend I took it out and got back home the threads were already ripped from the zipper on one side and now the other side is beginning to lose teeth of the zipper. My guess is wind flapping is pulling on the zipper and the threads are too weak. That or I got a defect which my dealer doesn't make me feel like Yamaha is going to warranty it.

[ConfusedEnthusiast]

So my Bimini cover has been deteriorating since day 1 of ownership. I highly doubt Yamaha is going to warranty even within a year per my dealer/salesman. Probably a wear and tear item to them. I just checked the price for the OEM Bimini cover and holy sh*t it's freaking $212.58. It's a cover for Pete's sake, not anything special just some fabric, plastic buckles and a POS zipper that breaks. You'd swear by the price it was made by Gucci . I can't remember the manufacturer's name of the tower for my boat but I'm wondering if they also make the Bimini for it and if so perhaps they sell it without the Yamaha markup?

[hypertux]

That seems like the thing is deteriorating fast! Here's a couple of thoughts: [links]

[merrydaily]

Amazon has these at the price you want. Double check size though. I have not ordered one and do not know if they will fit our bimini.

[satamusic]

That seems like the thing is deteriorating fast! Here's a couple of thoughts:

[meldavies88]

So whats the right stuff for a pontoon bimini top in a box? more

[jknott]

do i repair a tear in bimini top the same way as boat cover?
caught corner in overhead boat shed and have an L shaped tear of 3 inches. i also will restitch seams as rest of canvas still good. The repair for … [links]

[aisnake]

Brilliant And Simple Solution WOW! I just got the EZ-Xtend Boat Zippers for my canvas and what a simple solution! Thank you for coming up with this. I am telling my friends about this product. Susan M.

[elliottp]

If I send you a canvas top for a crownline boat, could you measure off it to have a new one sent to me?
Need a new canvas top for crownline. Also, what would a matching boot cost and would the top come with the poles too? This is a great question to ask … [links]

[walidzohair]

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[psi36]

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[macdrai]

thx-it's gettin Hot out here in PA quick. here

[mike_la_jolla]

Also should the supplier make it a size that fits under the stock cover or does its sit on top of the cover when collapsed? [links]

[jp4]

If not how did you size it? different than a stock unit? Taller? here

[kenlefeb]

My Bimini fits under my cover so everything is covered and protected when not in use and stored away. The more you have to remove it and store it, the more chance of scratching your boat or braking something. more

[devondad93]

I wouldn't know a supplier online but I would see if you have a local place that custom makes them to fit your boat the way you want it to fit. If you try to buy one online I would imagine it would be made to fit under the bimini. If you end up with one like that just take off the bimini when it's covered and put the bimini in a garage. more