Bayliner 185 Bimini

[summertimetoy]

Just wondering if there is anyone out there that has a Bimini on a boat like mine.
I have a 06 Bayliner 185.
I have decided to order one in the next couple of days and I am leaning toward an 8' over the 6'???
Good or bad idea?

Also where did you mount the brackets. Immidiately behind the windshield glass on the ledge or beside the windshield.

What did you do about your cover?

Only been boating for a couple years so I'm still in need of some help.(and probably will be for years and years haha)

 

[DBreskin]

Re: Bayliner 185 Bimini

Read this thread to get most of your answers: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=386520

An 8' will probably cover too much of your boat and make it difficult to board in the rear.

 

[Bayliner Customer Service]

Re: Bayliner 185 Bimini

Bayliner offers a bimini top option for your boat and the parts can be priced and purchased through an authorized dealer. To locate a dealer please use the dealer locator at www.bayliner.com. Attached is an example of what our bimini tops look like.

Bayliner customer Service
boathelp@usmboats.com

 

[tawood]

Re: Bayliner 185 Bimini

I've got a 195 with a 6' factory bimini...I wouldn't go any larger, and I would get the factory bimini. It mounts in 3 places on each side: well behind the windshield, on the windshield, and in front of the windshield. I've got a factory cover made for a bimini too.

 

[JZammetti]

Re: Bayliner 185 Bimini

I've got a 2005 185 with the factory top and cover, since I purchased my boat used I don't know what it cost the previous owner, however, I will tell you it is worth every penny.