Bimini added and modified

[TitanTn]

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.

[TitanTn]

Got the other side done and the straps finished. It's very sturdy and I'm thrilled with the results.

[Sdc77]

It looks just perfect !

[Okie Boarder]

Looks good.

[TitanTn]

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]

Not quite strap-less, but definitely less-straps. Looks great.

[TitanTn]

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.