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Author:  sapilot [ Tue Jan 27, 2009 2:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Bimini
I want to put a bimini on my 1998 Horizon 200 over the winter.

Has anyone got a recomendation for a good manufacturer/supplier

Thanks

Dave
Author:  Txjole2 [ Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bimini
Have one made by a boat upholstery shop. Trust me it will fit better then a pre made one.
Author:  Aussie_Horizon_190 [ Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bimini
Not sure who the OEM for FourWinns biminis is (230 Mike might know this... :?: ) but try Taylor Made...

http://www.biminitops.cc/cgi-bin/standard.pl
Author:  230 Mike [ Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bimini
Try these folks: http://www.greatlakesboattop.com/

I don't know when they started making them for FW, though. Consider all stainless supports and fittings rather than any aluminum.
Author:  Walt [ Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bimini
A good friend bought one for his FW 170FS through iBoats. It's actually the same size as the one on my 210SS, so looks like a tent on thier little boat. :lol: But does a helluva job keeping the rays at bay in the summer.
Author:  Aussie_Horizon_190 [ Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bimini
See... I knew 230 Mike would know..!! :lol:
Author:  robbo3 [ Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bimini
I ordered mine from http://www.gmitopdesign.com/. No complaints here and took a couple hours to install (need a second set of hands to make it easier)
Author:  sapilot [ Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bimini
Thanks for all the suggestions folks

Seems you can get a bimini in either 6' or 8' length. What size do you suggest?

Thanks

Dave
Author:  230 Mike [ Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bimini
Whatever will extend forward at least as far as the top of the windshield, and as far back as you want it to, within the limits of what can be built with the supports.
Author:  Steve K [ Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bimini
I bought one from Overtons online. I forget the brand but it's Sunbrella fabric and it cost about $300 with everything. It fits and looks great.
Author:  otoolea [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 2:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bimini
I have a never used Bimini for a 2008 H200....not sure it would fit on 1998.
Author:  pet575 [ Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bimini
I used a generic "one size fits all" bimini on the boat I had prior to my FW. Bought it through Boater's World, but that was like 6 years ago so I doubt they have it anymore. That one entailed buying a package that allowed you options on which poles to use based on your length and the height you wanted to the top to be when it is up. It worked out great and was relatively inexpensive. +1 to the stainless poles suggestion.
Author:  cougarcruiser [ Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bimini
I second the Overton's ones. As long as you know the overall dimensions and understand how you want to mount the poles/straps -- they are a bargain.

Definitely go with stainless over plastic or aluminum.
Author:  robbo3 [ Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bimini
I ordered the 6' model, but the 8' may be good for the 200 depending on the size of your cockpit. The thing is to make sure you have the width sized correctly, have a couple of friends hold broom handles where it would go and measure in between them. Same thing goes for finding the mounting points. I think I measured for 2 weeks before I placed the order because I didn't want to mess it up.

Also upgrade to the quick releases all around, I didn't on the side but will be this spring.
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