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TitanTn
06-02-2012, 08:56 AM
I finally got around to getting a bimini top. It's mounted via collars on my tower, but I've been trying to figure out how I want to support it when not in the open position, and how I want to keep tension on the top. I wanted to use as few straps as possible, and definitely didn't want to use any straps on the back. I looked around the internet for some struts for the back, but couldn't find what I needed. So I made my own. I haven't finished mounting the front strap, and I still need to remove the rear straps from the top, but this gives you the idea. I'm pleased with how it turned out.

http://unumemarketing.com/boat/bimini.jpg

http://unumemarketing.com/boat/bimini2.jpg

TitanTn
06-03-2012, 12:19 AM
Got the other side done and the straps finished. It's very sturdy and I'm thrilled with the results.

http://unumemarketing.com/boat/bimini4.jpg

http://unumemarketing.com/boat/bimini3.jpg

Sdc77
06-03-2012, 05:39 AM
It looks just perfect !

Okie Boarder
06-04-2012, 11:00 AM
Looks good.

TitanTn
06-04-2012, 11:05 AM
Thanks guys. I've been sweating what to do with my bimini all winter, and am really please with how it turned out. I think I'm finally ready for summer.

sybrmike
06-04-2012, 11:15 AM
Not quite strap-less, but definitely less-straps. Looks great.

TitanTn
06-04-2012, 11:35 AM
Not quite strap-less, but definitely less-straps. Looks great.

Sounds like something I told my wife recently...

I thought about going completely strap free, but I wanted to have the ability to easily adjust the tension over time, so leaving the front straps accomplishes that, plus they're not in the way at all.