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Was going to buy Bimini top for my 16 foot smoker craft deep v with side counsel.try to help keep the heat down.looking at some from Cabela’s.anyone got one what one you have and where you get it.seen some for 149.99 up to 600.00
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I'm interested too.
I got the 6' one from Cabelas, it I fine. Plus a umbrella for the front. See post - My boat my love
I have umbrella up front looking for back.
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I use a large picnic umbrella for shade. I have a adapter made so it will fit in a 3/4 pin hole works good
try here for what you're looking for boatcoversdirect.com
I got a 8 x 8 that covers over half my boat, targa 18.5, and got extra track , so I can mount it over back half or front half, depends on what I'm fishing for, cats out the back and crappie in the front.
That sounds like a plan- Countryboy N.C.
I got mine at boat covers direct. Here is the thread with pictures:
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/kentu...57-shade-boat/
I use these folks too. They are an American owned local company located in the upstate of South Carolina. If you call them, they will walk you through exactly what you need and send you samples of materials and colors so you know exactly what you are getting.Quote:
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I went with boatcoversdirect.com on advice of SeaRay. I chose the Sunbrella fabric and while it does cost more it is worth it IMHO. More than likely they have one for your exact fit.
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Thanks for the info will call them Monday [emoji274]
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I have used boatcoversdirect also and was happy with my cover.
What cover you get they show 3 kind
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What hight off the boat did you'll get? Im not sure if i should go with 54" or 60" off boat
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The lower the height the more shade. Many want to be able to stand up under one but I chose not to do that. I got the 54 inch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gindog
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I got the Sunbrella material for my bimini as I use it a a lot for sun and rain and wanted something to last. In my opinion there is not anything that will outlast the sunbrella material. Granted it is heavier than any other in case you are wondering about the weight.
I got mine for rain more than shade actually. Given that, I found it more functional to be able to walk back and forth while standing. My buddy and I spent a very productive cold rainy morning huddled under the top and pulling fish in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alphahawk
For the height measurement, I sat in my spider rigging chair and had the wife measure to the top of my head and add 12 inches. Coincidently, I can stand mid boat by the console without ducking down.
I bought the 8' long model and the sliding mount for the gunwales. When we spider rig, we slide the cover all the way forward, when we are pulling cranks from the back, we slide it all the way back.
Measure three times, drill once!
Pic16'x5'9" Alumnacraft V-hull tiller, I mounted Cabelas brand top on tracks so that I can slide the top 3 ft fore or aft, depending on what I am doing and the sun location.
Pic is of fishing buddy that is 6 ft tall while pulling cranks.
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I bought one 2 years ago from Cabela’s for my tracker crappie pro and love it!!
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I have one for my 17' Key West, but frankly find it to be a pita when fishing, so i removed it.
It would depend a lot on the individual user and their preferred fishing method.
I like the freedom of moving about in the boat, and for me that trumps the protection the thing offers.
I do have a beach umbrella in front, but i don't often use that either, and it can be folded down.
I would personally try that first, rather than invest in a bimini. They are cheap, easy to install and can be moved to different locations on the boat. Make sure you have a line attached so they don't blow away, because they will, and you wont always get them back.
Get an eight foot one with 4 top bows that is tall enough you can walk under it. You won't be disappointed.
+1on spindle's comment. I have a 8 foot that is 60" tall on our Alumacraft Competitor 165 cs. We enjoy the heck out of it, i'm 6'2 and walk under the Bimini with about 4" to spare. We purchased it from Cabelas last year, and upgraded it with all stainless steel hardware. We have used it quite a bit during the hotter months here in Kansas, have been out in some rain showers and stayed pretty dry. We also like to fish at night, and is perfect for keeping the dew off of us. We've even slept on the boat overnight underneath it, and have not woke up with damp clothes or blankets. I would recommend it if it will fit your style of fishing. It certainly is a must for us because of the UV rays.
I would strongly suggest you try to go and have a look at some friends boats that may have a bimini. I inquired on here and got some great advice......but I knew I needed to go and look at some boats with a bimini to see how long I thought I wanted it to be......to be able to stand up under it or not......as I said the lower the bimini the more shade. They are not easy to fish under.....I knew that gong in as I am a single pole casting guy. I can make it work but it is still difficult to fish under it. I don’t fish in the rain anymore and I really didn’t buy it for that. After owning it for a while I mostly use it when fishing in the hot sun.....I will raise and lower it several times a day just to get a break from the heat.....it really makes a difference to get in the shade for short breaks and is raised and lowered in a minute or less.
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