Hey everyone, I have a 19' Glastron bowrider, I would like to have a custom bimini made approx 10-11' long with a mesh center and matching stripes. I called one place in havasu , I won't name. And about fell over backwards when I heard the price. Any ways, can any of you guys post up a pick of your custom bimini, and maybe share what kind of price I would be looking at. Also recommendations are appreciated.
How much should I to expect to pay for a custom Bimini
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You'll get a much better deal if you order one around Christmas during a 100 year storm.
Right now is their busiest time. Supply and demand will drive the price up. Everyone is highly utilized this time of year.
Call them back Thanksgiving weekend [emoji2]
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10-11 foot long, is a pretty big top . That kind of size gets into the 'pontoon, deckboat relm', and as said here, "It's that time of year" .
Stainless tubing and hardware, for the weight; $1300 to $1600, installed .
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I have a white bimini with mesh that came off my conquest. I'm going to be selling it soon. I thinks it's 8 feet.
How far apart (width) are you mounting brackets?
How far apart (width) are you mounting brackets?
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15/16 installed is going rate. Stainless tubes. Welded. Double bow. Support poles in the rear
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$1400 installed, inside the gunnels, no hardware on the deck. You can see who I did it for, and how pleased she is with it!
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For a 28 magic I have been quoted 2400 so you're getting off cheap.
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Looks like I'll definitely be getting either a used one or a production one with aluminum bows for my bucket. I don't even think the hull is worth over 1k as it sits right now.
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Having done the many times the only way Ill do it now is with full ss poles all round with aconn connectors.
Ill upgrade to a mesh top to let some wind through next time.
Straps dont hold up for me over time and I have to severely limit my cruising speed.
We had a strapped top let loose in april at about 40-45 in Lil Durrells Superhawk at the river- good thing no one was sitting in back.
The UV had simply killed the strap and when one let loose the the instantly snapped.
Can you strap and strut- sure.. just be honest with yourself about what you want to do and what limitation this will bring
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Ill upgrade to a mesh top to let some wind through next time.
Straps dont hold up for me over time and I have to severely limit my cruising speed.
We had a strapped top let loose in april at about 40-45 in Lil Durrells Superhawk at the river- good thing no one was sitting in back.
The UV had simply killed the strap and when one let loose the the instantly snapped.
Can you strap and strut- sure.. just be honest with yourself about what you want to do and what limitation this will bring
UD
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Go to Nordic it won't be near that.
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The only issue I've exerienced with struts all around is as the bimini heats up and stretchs a bit the struts can't adjust and don't hold it as tight as I like. I think the key with straps is replacing them every couple years so you don't get a worn out strap braking on you. My current set up has struts in the rear, straps in the front.
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Valid point.
I get what you are saying, my setup is such that when I put the bimini up its already under tension it take a bit of force to make the last connection and everything is taught. I did adjust this once however.
With straps, I finds that they are subject to wind harmonics and they buzz and hum at certain speed and this buzz opens up the clip on end slowly.
I also prefer the acon type mount over the mount thats on the gunwale in the boat with the knurled knob on the inside.
The config in the picture is a snag monster with mount constantly in the way.
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My boot couldn't be found when returning to the boat launch. Kids say they never saw it,,,ya right. New boot alone 200.00
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I got mine from Martinez Marine Interiors for $750.
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Did you ask about hiding it below the hatch?
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Spin the straps 180, the twist will eliminate most the harmonics issue.
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Have you looked at west marine or checked out Overtons - bet you can find a generic one for a lot less. If you feel your boat isn't worth spending at that money on, a prefab might be a good option.
