Bimini top and snap cover for Starcraft Holiday?

[NJRob]

Hi there- First off, I am a new boat owner (I just bought a 1977 Starcraft Holiday 16 in really good shape) so I am sure I will be here more often really soon. But i was wondering if anyone could suggest a source for a bimini top for my boat and a source for a cover that would snap on? The snaps are on the boat and windshield so I was wondering if there are sources for covers that will fit already or do I have to get one custom made? Same for the bimini top: are there just generic tops out there that fit various sized boats? Or do I have to get one made? Sorry for the totally green questions. Thanks from a new boater!

 

[third times the charm]

Re: Bimini top and snap cover for Starcraft Holiday?

Hmmm, well he's a interesting note. My 68 Starcraft holiday has the snaps along the windshield too. Now mine came with a full snap on cover over the entire top, but mine will have to be remade once I get the restore done. You can see pics of my cover on my thread if you like to see. Not thread stealing, just trying to give you a visual

 

[third times the charm]

Re: Bimini top and snap cover for Starcraft Holiday?

Haven't looked into a new cover because I got lucky and mine had one. You should be able to find one, if not a custom cover shouldn't be out of reach.

 

[NJRob]

Re: Bimini top and snap cover for Starcraft Holiday?

Thanks!

 

[third times the charm]

Re: Bimini top and snap cover for Starcraft Holiday?

Np, and enjoy the new boat

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Bimini top and snap cover for Starcraft Holiday?

Welcome NJRob. The top with snaps at the windshield and a frame similar to a bimini is usually called a convertible top, why I don't know. Many of us searched high and low, came away with hands empty. Seems custom is the only way. If you're referring to a snap on boat cover, it's still going to be a custom cover.

You can get a bimini right here at iboats. Click on Boat Parts & Accessories on top. You will probably end up with a universal bimini, which is really the same as any bimini.

BTW - nice looking Holiday.

 

[oldsub86]

Re: Bimini top and snap cover for Starcraft Holiday?

It seems like everyone wants to call a canvas type boat top a "bimini" these days but to me a bimini top is the sort that does not attach to the windshield.
I expect that the reason they have become popular is that they are more universal and thus less expensive. They fit a wide range of boats while the traditional convertible top is pretty much a custom fit item for most newer boats.
The bimini would provide protection from the sun but I am guessing, not much protection from rain if the boat is moving.

 

[NJRob]

Re: Bimini top and snap cover for Starcraft Holiday?


Picture with guy (My buddy Keith who is helping with the fixing up) shows the old carpet
Other pic is of new carpet.

Dash is next....

 

[alan k]

original tops look better than those bimini tops

 

[GA_Boater]

Inactive thread and the OP has been MIA for over a year. Back to sleep.