Bimini top work in havasu

[riverroyal]

I want to change my top,no more straps,use poles instead.I got a quote of 900$ to install 4 angled poles(replaces straps),2 cross braces,and 2 short stand off poles for the rear.All mounts thru bolted.Any ideas or suggestions on shops?

[riverroyal]

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[OutCole'd]

I have a friend with that set up and it rattles pretty bad. Might want to do a rigid set up for the rear & straps for front for some tension.
Not sure where to have this done though.

[riverroyal]

cross bracing?The rattles would make me crazy,do you still have the straps?I dont have any problems with it,I just think one day somethings gotta break,but maybe not,80 hours and nothing yet

[OutCole'd]

Yes, he has cross bracing and all. The steel mounts dont really pull tension to stay away from rattling.
Just stay away from the 90mph passes with the bimini up.

[riverroyal]

Yes, he has cross bracing and all. The steel mounts dont really pull tension to stay away from rattling.
Just stay away from the 90mph passes with the bimini up.
it gets shakey at 100,but my kids fly out then anyways

[OutCole'd]

it gets shakey at 100,but my kids fly out then anyways
You should never tow the boat on the freeway at 100 with your kids in the boat, are you crazy? You could get a ticket.

[OutCole'd]

Why are you home? Rain?

[phebus]

I agree with Outcole'd. With the rigid bracing at all four corners, there is no way to tension the top. The solid rear, with the front straps is the best way to go, but at speed, it is best to lower the top.

[riverroyal]

rain and sick kid,my wife had to work,plus she makes more money than me :rollside:

[bunny 166]

Hey RR, ours is awesome, and no rattles at all. Is this what you're looking for? The price you were quoted is close to what we paid....Our guy is in Rancho Cucamonga if you want the #....
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[Phat Matt]

I all gotta say is...I gotta have more cow bell. Really explore the space. :)
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[riverroyal]

Hey RR, ours is awesome, and no rattles at all. Is this what you're looking for? The price you were quoted is close to what we paid....Our guy is in Rancho Cucamonga if you want the #....
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2066IMG_1317.JPG
thats it,do the cross braces get in the way of seeing forward at all,is it distracting?I dont need the number,I dont want to tow it home for that,but thank you

[Phat Matt]

I don't think mine rattles. I really haven't used it that much though.
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[riverroyal]

I don't think mine rattles. I really haven't used it that much though.
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what im looking for,mines up all the time,Im a whitey

[bunny 166]

thats it,do the cross braces get in the way of seeing forward at all,is it distracting?I dont need the number,I dont want to tow it home for that,but thank you
You can see everything fine...the braces are off to the side. Even looking over to side while driving (checking for crossing PWC fools, among other things), they do not get in the way. Let me know if you change your mind about the #...I'll get it for you if you need it. :rollside:

[phebus]

what im looking for,mines up all the time,Im a whitey
Maybe if you took it down for a while, you wouldn't be. :)

[riverroyal]

Maybe if you took it down for a while, you wouldn't be. :)
good thinking

[Mrs. 4-B]

Give Lee a call at Cover Me Custom in Havasu...he did a great job on our bimini. No rattles and its all bars, no straps.

[OutCole'd]

Hey I stand corrected........
So the ONE person I know with this set up, and it rattle I'm telling you, honest.... :)

[riverroyal]

Hey I stand corrected........
So the ONE person I know with this set up, and it rattle I'm telling you, honest.... :)
top rattles bad,thats a concern,i dont want that

[riverroyal]

Give Lee a call at Cover Me Custom in Havasu...he did a great job on our bimini. No rattles and its all bars, no straps.
i will call them

[OutCole'd]

top rattles bad,thats a concern,i dont want that
I withhold my rights to say "I told you so" just in case you are #2. :rollside:

[phebus]

For those that have the bars, how do you tension them? When I put my bimini up, I adjust it so I have to pull down on it to be able to attach the straps. That way, it is tight, and doesn't rattle. Do you have to pull down to attach the bars, and is it hard?

[bunny 166]

For those that have the bars, how do you tension them? When I put my bimini up, I adjust it so I have to pull down on it to be able to attach the straps. That way, it is tight, and doesn't rattle. Do you have to pull down to attach the bars, and is it hard?
We have to pull down to attach as well. The top is that mesh material that is a 90% shade. It must be cut perfect because it's not floppy at all~it's tight.

[phebus]

Yes, I have noticed how tight your top is. Very nice :)

[bunny 166]

Yes, I have noticed how tight your top is. Very nice :)
LOL! Hope you're doing great Rick...see you and Linda on the water! :p

[phebus]

Thanks, it's going to be a great summer!!
Hope all is well with you and your family. I've always admired how you include your entire family. Your children will have a lifetime of memories. Quality time.

[bunny 166]

Thanks, it's going to be a great summer!!
Hope all is well with you and your family. I've always admired how you include your entire family. Your children will have a lifetime of memories. Quality time.
We're great, thanks....We almost always have the whole family...the kids love the river as much as we do, and mom and dad are fast becoming river rats, too, LOL...This weekend is a no kid weekend, though, so it'll be a nice break. :boxed: :boxed:

[TOBTEK]

see what happends when you stay home........ you spend $$$$$$

[riverroyal]

see what happends when you stay home........ you spend $$$$$$
dont even call and try to sell me something

[2Driver]

For what it's worth, the guys at Gaines Marine uses ( or did use) someone in town to do all their covers and bimini's (they toss the stock stuff that came on the JC Tritoons). You may try calling them even though they have new owners and carry Playcraft.
All I know is they had our JC Tritoon done (years back) and it was excellent. Even though it only did 50 MPH the side to side hammering/swaying on a pontoon really beats up a bimini. It was all poles with an inverted V pole in the rear. Tight as a drum and really nice quality work. I left it in the up, but folded, position when I towed as well. Cover was top notch too.
You guys still coming our direction? Houses are starting to really slow. New starts down 20% this month