Re: Mounting Bimini tops
You?ll be fine mounting a Bimini top to the gunwale. It?ll have the center mounting/pivot point and 4 strap down hooks to mount. I have a WC16 with an 8? Bimini and use it a lot. If you need shade or rain cover, it?s about a one minute operation to get the protection you need.
A note about mounting it: Prior to mounting, see where you want it open and where you want it closed. When I mounted mine, I put it on 32? slide rails. I?m able to lower/slide it in front of the front bench seat. Then, when I need it up, I slide it back and put it up. Once up, it protects the rear and middle seats in my boat.
I?d say a Bimini top is a must have item for an open boat like that.