Looking for Bimini Tower Clamps

[TayTay]

I just bought a 2005 22 SSV and it came with the bimini but not the clamps that go on the tower to mount the base of the bimini. I called the dealership up in Spokane and the guy said he thought they were about 70 bucks. He didn't look it up though so that may not be exactly right. If anybody has extras or knows where I can pick them up a little cheaper, I would appreciate the info. Thanks guys!

Anthony

[TayTay]

So I finally talked to the dealership and to get the clamps you have to buy the whole, which just comes with the clamps and 4 eyelets. They want $95 for them. It is going to take me a little while to bring myself to buy them, that is a lot of money. I may try to make something that works. If anybody has any ideas, let me know!

[sandm]

buy my whole bimini for $200 then have it shipped up.
I have a grey brand new one that I would sell ya.
probably cost ya 300 total and you would have a spare.

if interested, pm.

[87SunSportMikeyD]

Try this site from the owners of Monster Tower. They have many tower bimini clamps. :)

http://www.diywake.com/shop/shopdisplaycategories.asp?id=69&cat=Wake

[kingwoodlee]

Try West Marine

[TayTay]

DIY has them for 15 bucks, which is nice, but then they get with 10 bucks shipping per clamp. Still 50 bucks beats 95 from the dealer. That is a pretty cool site and seems to have resonable prices. Thanks for the info guys.

[michael hunter]

I thought I saw them on ebay . Search Bimini top.

[TayTay]

I found them on eBay. I think it is from the same company. They are 23 each to 46 shipped vice 50 shipped from the website. Either is a resonable deal. Thanks for the info.

[TayTay]

So I just ordered them off eBay. It was kind of weird. When I was double checking the the Diameter of the tower, it seemed to be right inbetween 2 3/8 and 2 1/2. I ordered the 2 1/2 because I think it would be easier to make that one fit if it was a little too big. If anybody knows what the tower size is supposed to be on an '05 22 SSV let me know. I know there are two different sizes but I am only going to use the bigger one. Thanks!

[87SunSportMikeyD]

Other thing to keep in mind, these clamps do not come with plastic collars to protect your tower from getting scratched. I do NOT recommend EVER screwing anything metal to a tower it will scratch it all up.

Monster Tower sells a collar kit. They want $25 for a kit of many sizes. They are really awesome I am sure if you called them they would send you just what you need, maybe even free. http://shop.monstertower.com/p-74-monster-tower-universal-collar-inserts.aspx

[TayTay]

Thanks for the info, I will look into. There are already marks on the tower from where the previous owner had used them and I dont really like it scratched like that. I will find some rubber inserts for sure to put in there. Thanks again