Bimini Top recommendations?

[ParallaxBill]

Guys,
I live in the south and have a very bald head so beyond a hat I think I need to equip my 18' 73 Glassmaster tri-hull with a Bimini Top. My wife and daughter would appreciate a cooler place in the boat out of the sun when it reaches the 90's here in NC/SC.

Could you recommend materials, 3 bow, 4 bow tops? I am sort of tall at just (a hair?) under 6'4" so a I also need to get one the proper height.

I'd appreciate all the thoughtful assistance I can get. Vacation is coming up in 6 weeks and I need to get busy with the top and putting in new seats.

Thanks all,
Bill

PS, the beam is 84".

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Bimini Top recommendations?

the come in many widths, and heights, measure from mount point to mount point, and go a little wider for the top. also mount point to the height you want. you would have no problem with mine. recommend 4 bow 8 feet long. especially for a high one. mine to short and is 6 feet. also mount on a slide track, then it can be adjusted. to lower the front of back. i just took this one off because it was short and cut the height down to go on my `14' Duracraft project bost.

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[Frank Acampora]

Re: Bimini Top recommendations?

And they are easy to mount. If you are all thumbs, it should take 2 hours. But remember the rule: Measure twice, drill once.

 

[ParallaxBill]

Re: Bimini Top recommendations?

Measure twice, drill once.

I know that one well being a machinist for 29 years.