bimini questions

[Nubbs]

I've got an 86 Nordic bubbledeck and was thinking about adding a bimini top. It's an 18' hull that is similar to all the other jet boats of its era. I know I'll like the shade, but I'm not sure if I'll like the other aspects of the bimini, such as getting in and out, standing up, looks, mounting, etc. I'd love to hear the advantages, disadvantages and opinions on bimini tops and sizes for similar style boats.
Thanks in advance :)
Nubbs

[Frosty_pop]

It does make it harder to enter and exit..... other than that I love mine and don't know how I did without it.

[miller19j]

Frosty_pop:
It does make it harder to enter and exit..... other than that I love mine and don't know how I did without it. Do you have any pictures of yours I would like to see what a Miller looks like with one?

[WETDAWG]

for my 2 cents, it's the best thing you can have for the river.
It is harder to get in and out, unless you have an open deck, but it keeps the seat cool, the wife cooler and the beer colder. You can get a high one (48") that wont bother your vision at all.
You usually put in two mounting points one for towing and one for boating. I have run WOT with mine up and it was great. Mind you my WOT is only 60mph.
There is a great place in North LA (off Figureoa) (I forget the name) that will custom make you one in a variety of colors in either aluminum or stainless frames
[ June 02, 2003, 03:35 PM: Message edited by: WETDAWG ]

[clownpuncher]

Here's mine on an 18' Challenger. Love it. It is a pain getting in and out, but the shade is nice. At WOT, usually at least 28 MPH (GPS'd at that!!), sometimes 31 MPH depending on tailwind it holds up great. Most importantly, it keeps the beer cooler out of the sun :cool:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/536Challenger1-med.jpg
[ June 02, 2003, 03:48 PM: Message edited by: clownpuncher ]

[WETDAWG]

Here's what a real bimini looks like on my old southwind
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/98Avi_Boat_Repair2-med.jpg
Clownpuncher,
your boat looks grrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!

[Frosty_pop]

miller19j:
Do you have any pictures of yours I would like to see what a Miller looks like with one? [/b]
I'll take some as soon as I pull the boat out of the garage..... like Thursday or Friday. Heading down to the river friday night.... your guys should go too....... "MillerFest 2003"
[ June 02, 2003, 04:32 PM: Message edited by: Frosty_pop ]

[miller19j]

Frosty_pop:
Heading down to the river friday night.... your guys should go too....... "MillerFest 2003" We are going to San Antonio this weekend so I can't make it. How come I didn’t hear about the Millerfest tell now? :D wink
[ June 02, 2003, 04:52 PM: Message edited by: miller19j ]

[Frosty_pop]

I just thought of it........

[DansBlown73Nordic]

That looks great for a Jet..... wink :D

[Frosty_pop]

Oh ya Brad ... can you believe that Rubths is selling his Miller now? Looks like we may the only two left.
[ June 02, 2003, 06:18 PM: Message edited by: Frosty_pop ]

[Frosty_pop]

And here's another
Miller Boats (http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/3/6/48864936.htm)

[clownpuncher]

WETDAWG:
Here's what a real bimini looks like on my old southwind
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/98Avi_Boat_Repair2-med.jpg
Clownpuncher,
your boat looks grrrrrrrrrrrrrreat! Thanks Dawg. Hey, I love your "bimini", how does it tow? lol

[miller19j]

Frosty_pop:
Oh ya Brad ... can you believe that Rubths is selling his Miller now? Looks like we may the only two left. We are a dying breed! That blue one in the link is a nice looking boat. I would like to find a Miller20 that color or Purple.

[SB]

Biminis are great. They keep you from getting sunburned while you give rides and tow skiers all day. Keep in mind: 1. Head clearance, do you want to be able to stand up under it? 2. Where do you want it lie when it is down? 3. People will grab the poles when they get in and out of the boat.

[burning cole]

Nubbs, just went and picked one up at ADLEE Custom Covers off the 91. It looks great. It sits about three feet off the top of the gunnel. On an 18 foot boat do not go to long, it looks to big. Mine is 5 foot 3 inches long. Get Dana flush mounts for the boat and only use one mounting. My thinking is if it is on the boat I am using it, otherwise is sits in the back of the truck. I was really hesitant in putting holes in the boat. But I was glad I did when I saw it all done, it looks really great. I would show you a picture but I do not have one. We will be at Parker this weekend, if you are around look for an 18 foot Cole T-Deck, with a blue and white bimini.

[78Eliminator]

Who sells them? My Schiada has one, but it's old and rotten. I just want a new one that will fit in the existing mounts. Who makes the best ones?

[Liberator TJ1984]

Anyone out there put one on a 19' Picklefork that looks worth a Damn ???? maybe with some kind of pop up anchor points or something where it can be taken on or off easily ???? :confused:
Thanks
Gopherrr

[burning cole]

guys I was just telling Nubbs, ADLEE covers boats.com. If you go to their web site they have a lot of pictures of boats that they have done. They know what they are doing, and custom fit to make any mounts. I am very happy with mine, allthough I have yet to get a picture of it. But when I do I will post one.

[burning cole]

liberator, look at Rex Marine and they have DANA flush mounts. They are pretty trick.

[Frosty_pop]

miller19j:
Frosty_pop:
It does make it harder to enter and exit..... other than that I love mine and don't know how I did without it. Do you have any pictures of yours I would like to see what a Miller looks like with one? http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/390Mvc-005f-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/390Mvc-007f-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/390Mvc-009f-med.jpg
Bimni top on the Miller....

[Liberator TJ1984]

Thanks for the advice COLE :D
If I would ever get a Rex Marine Catalouge :rolleyes:
I would have probably seen them wink
Gopherrr

[miller19j]

Frosty_pop:
miller19j:
Frosty_pop:
It does make it harder to enter and exit..... other than that I love mine and don't know how I did without it. Do you have any pictures of yours I would like to see what a Miller looks like with one? http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/390Mvc-005f-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/390Mvc-007f-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/390Mvc-009f-med.jpg
Bimni top on the Miller.... Thanks Frosty, I might put one on. I just can’t seem to get myself to drill the holes in the old Miller eek!

[79Hawaiian]

LIFESAVER!!!
http://boener.com/pics/boat/6.jpg

[Nubbs]

Thanks for the pics. I'm still undecided though.

[SPECTRABRENT]

I am having my bimni top and boat cover done @ King Kid Covers in Castaic. They do all of Howard Custom Boats bimnis & covers. The # is 661-295-0784.
If you get a top, spend the extra $$$ and get a stainless frame.
Brent