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GottWhat
PostPosted: Thu May 28, 2015 1:55 pm 
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The bimini top I ordered arrived yesterday. It looks nice in the box with the Sunbrella canvas along with the stainless fittings and braces. However, they only supplied 90-degree hinges for mounting on top of the deck. Looking at other Cobalt 246 boats with the tops already installed, the main mounting point is installed on the side like this:

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I sent the retailer an email, hopefully they reply soon.

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Sold ski for 2k. Going to yamaha dealer after work to look at buying a 2014 VXR

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It is their fault, the rod bearings are burnt. I'm just not willing to waste a summer sitting on my ass missing work to goto court when I want to be out in the sun and water.



INSURANCE !! 2 weeks and you are paid. boom done.

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PostPosted: Fri May 29, 2015 9:32 am 
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The bimini top I ordered arrived yesterday. It looks nice in the box with the Sunbrella canvas along with the stainless fittings and braces. However, they only supplied 90-degree hinges for mounting on top of the deck. Looking at other Cobalt 246 boats with the tops already installed, the main mounting point is installed on the side like this:

[Cobalt 246 photo]

I sent the retailer an email, hopefully they reply soon.

The company I ordered the bimini from has been really helpful. He recommends I order a set of these quick release hinges from Accon Marine for the front mounting point. I ordered a second pair for the rear strut braces too so they match. Hopefully I will be able to do the install next weekend.

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dreaming of launching tomorrow....oh wait....shit weather on the weekend. Thanks Michigan!

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The company I ordered the bimini from has been really helpful. He recommends I order a set of these quick release hinges from Accon Marine for the front mounting point. I ordered a second pair for the rear strut braces too so they match. Hopefully I will be able to do the install next weekend.

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My new boat has those for the rear braces. Very nice, super quick to install and remove without tools. I took my Bimini completely off to tow it.

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NOLV4V8 wrote:
dreaming of launching tomorrow....oh wait....shit weather on the weekend. Thanks Michigan!

Better hurry, winter is just around the corner lol

97_245_sd wrote:
My new boat has those for the rear braces. Very nice, super quick to install and remove without tools. I took my Bimini completely off to tow it.

Do they seem pretty sturdy?

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GottWhat wrote:
GottWhat wrote:
The bimini top I ordered arrived yesterday. It looks nice in the box with the Sunbrella canvas along with the stainless fittings and braces. However, they only supplied 90-degree hinges for mounting on top of the deck. Looking at other Cobalt 246 boats with the tops already installed, the main mounting point is installed on the side like this:

[Cobalt 246 photo]

I sent the retailer an email, hopefully they reply soon.

The company I ordered the bimini from has been really helpful. He recommends I order a set of these quick release hinges from Accon Marine for the front mounting point. I ordered a second pair for the rear strut braces too so they match. Hopefully I will be able to do the install next weekend.

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i put these on my bimini 2 years ago. on the 2 main mounts and the rear hard stays. LOVE LOVE LOVE them worth every penny spent.. not cheap. I paid like $20 a piece if i remember correct but man they make it so fast and easy.

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NOLV4V8 wrote:
dreaming of launching tomorrow....oh wait....shit weather on the weekend. Thanks Michigan!



I feel your pain. Wisconsin weather has been crap lately too. It's been around 80's all week and tomorrow and Sunday it will be in the 50's WTF!

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ThaScoobs wrote:
NOLV4V8 wrote:
dreaming of launching tomorrow....oh wait....shit weather on the weekend. Thanks Michigan!



I feel your pain. Wisconsin weather has been crap lately too. It's been around 80's all week and tomorrow and Sunday it will be in the 50's WTF!


Same here. Got out for a little bit last Saturday. This is the first weekend we haven't had crap to do and it's going to be 55 all weekend.
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rchamberlin wrote:
ThaScoobs wrote:
NOLV4V8 wrote:
dreaming of launching tomorrow....oh wait....shit weather on the weekend. Thanks Michigan!



I feel your pain. Wisconsin weather has been crap lately too. It's been around 80's all week and tomorrow and Sunday it will be in the 50's WTF!


Same here. Got out for a little bit last Saturday. This is the first weekend we haven't had crap to do and it's going to be 55 all weekend.


Hoped to get out tonight at least. Yesterday was awesome but I was stuck with other plans. Now the forecast is going to S&^%. Thunderstorms forecasted for this afternoon and tonight. 3-5 footers on Lake Michigan tomorrow. Cold and more crappy weather Sunday. I went out and wiped the boat off early today just to feel like I was spending time on it :( At least it's pollen free for a few hours!

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ric wrote:
Sold ski for 2k. Going to yamaha dealer after work to look at buying a 2014 VXR


I had a 2012 VXR, damn that thing was fun...and fast!

In other news...two boating weekends have been cancelled because of rain. I haven't even pulled it out of storage yet. :(

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Well, you only live once. I bought a 2015 Yamaha FZR today off the showroom floor

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Well, you only live once. I bought a 2015 Yamaha FZR today off the showroom floor

When I die, I want my last check to bounce. :lol:

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You're all bitching about the weather, while I'm down here, winterizing my boat! :?

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