Where to Buy a Bimini Top

[BlitzBaga]

Just wondering the best place to start looking for a new bimini top to suite a 385 Quintrex Explorer, either the sun is getting hotter or the age is catching up on me.

Cheers
Murray

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Just Go To BIAS they have heaps of DIY Kits

[Bosunsmate]

Got a 3 bow with envelope and extra pair of supports from BIAS here in Townsville for $295 DIY a while back....

Make sure you drill & rivet each end of the joiners when you get it together....It makes a heap of difference with its stability when putting up and down.

[Mojo]

Moreton Bay Boat Trimmers - good bloke and does a great job - His name is Tony 0402 755 189 Mojo

[BlitzBaga]

Thanks Guys, my next question is what size do you suggest 1.8m or 2.4m for the 3.85 explorer, it is 2.4m to the outside between seats. I mostly troll lures with occaisional casting spinner baits Etc.

Cheers
Murray

[The_Walrus]

I'd go for maximum coverage. In my 4M tinny, the bimini goes from the back of the boat to the back of the front casting platform.

3/4 of the boat is covered. As far as the width is concerned, same principle (max coverage) but try to make the bows splay out a little. Helps to reduce sideways movement.

Two more things,
1. Give our self enough headroom so you can stand upright under the bimini. Nothing whorse than always having to stoop down.
2. I'd consider a light coloured bimini. Dark blue may look good, but it packs the heat.

Luc

[fnqbunyip]

I've just added a biminito the 4.1 ,,,,, got home with the 1.82 model set it up and clamped her in place with vice grips , loud yell to the missus look at this ...... > it about 11:30 full sun in the boat so pack it up and back to Cairns to change it for the 2.4m model much better dont know why I thought I could save the 70 bucks in the first place, its boating its bloody expencive thats it .....

enjoy the shade sit back and wait for the fish

Cheers fnqbunyip

[DR]

Rowland Street Trimmers, just next door to Springwood Marine. will make to suit & a good job as well.

[BlitzBaga]

Thanks guys

Actually someone who has one to sell sent me a message, I'm just waiting to get what size it is.

DR, I have used the trestles to death and now I am finished.

Cheers
Murray

[DR]

Thanks guys

Actually someone who has one to sell sent me a message, I'm just waiting to get what size it is.

DR, I have used the trestles to death and now I am finished.

Cheers
Murray

good stuff, stick them in the for sale section & get your money back

[gogecko]

I got a custom built one from a marine trimmer for $500. They are definitely worth the extra dollars. Its a full frame solid thing, not one of those fold up with straps jobs that they sell for $295 at the shops.