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bsacks77

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Bimini Top?
« on: June 30, 2008, 01:47:59 am »

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I just saw this in TMS Parts list.  Is this a good bimini? I have a '99 x-22 and it has the Bose tower speakers, does it fit well with those...?


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Re: Bimini Top?
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2008, 04:19:38 am »
I believe this is the same as my original bimini.  It doesn't actually mount to the tower.  It mounts on the windshield and looks like most other biminis.  Clearance with my factory bose speakers was not an issue at all, however, I felt the visibility out the front wasn't great.  I wound up buying a folding trampoline top from sewlong.  I may have some old pictures of my bimini on my boat if you are interested.  I still have the original, but I would recommend something better.
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Re: Bimini Top?
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2008, 07:09:58 am »
If you have some pics you're willing to post that would be great!

The Sewlong bimini's are a little pricey.

Whats the return policy on items bought from the TMS Parts site??

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Re: Bimini Top?
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2008, 03:27:43 am »
I have a bimini that attached to the windshield, I also didn't like the vertical clearance. I bought a couple of bimini clamps from Boss Wake Accessories and attached it to the tower. Still using the straps for now, but with a total of 6 clamps, a little tubing, and some fittings, I can mount it to the tower and not need the straps.
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Re: Bimini Top?
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2008, 22:04:48 pm »
Here is a good before and after of my old and new bimini.  You can see how the old one attaches to the boat.  I still have the old one, but I can't imagine going back to it.  I hope this helps.

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