www.iFourWinns.com

Ok before I call FW to ask, I want to ask does anyone have a 2007-08 180 with a Bimini factory or dealer installed? I just had my dealer install a factory Bimini and all of the fittings are white plastic except for the pivots are SS.The reason I am whining the top was $827.00 plus labour (and tax) which was OK if the fittings where SS.Another smaller issue was the additional $78.00 in fittings for the hull to mount it. If your buying a dealer installed kit it should included everything right? The dealer told me that the 180 and 190 have plastic fittings. The 2008 sales brochure says Bimini have SS fittings. Did I miss something?

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Andrew
07 H180
2000 Buell X-1
Stouffville Ontario
Canada

what was the dealer's explanation?

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2008 H210SS VP 5.7 Gi/SX
2011 Ford F150 FX4 EB

I have yet to push the issue,they said thats how they come.I just read in the 08 brochure on Sunday.I would like the have some info first then I will speak to the dealer again.I am happy with my dealer I dont think it is them.

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Andrew
07 H180
2000 Buell X-1
Stouffville Ontario
Canada

My buddy has a 2008 H180 and all his fitting and what not are plastic as well. His was factory installed.

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1998 Baja Boss 252 7.4L MPI Bravo 1 (SOLD)
2007 FW H200SS 5.0GXI (Sold)
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew 6.0L (tow vehicle)
1991 FW 170 Freedom 4.3L (SOLD)

so when you say fittings are you talking about the pieces that attach to the boat or the pieces that connect the polls that make up the frame?

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2008 H210SS VP 5.7 Gi/SX
2011 Ford F150 FX4 EB

On the FW site, building a 180, the bimini is a $525 option. The ones at my dealer all had stainless fittings on them. They were more than likely aluminum poles, but all the fittings were not plastic.

This picture was on a 180:


For $827 just for materials, I would expect at least to have stainless fittings to come with it. Then again, it never hurts to verify when ordering. I would try to get the stainless upgrade

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-Rob.


Current boat: 2011 Yamaha AR210
Previous boat: 1998 Horizon RX 4.3GL SX

The fittings on the boat are SS,all of the connectors and pivots are white plastic.All of the prices are Canadian prices.

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Andrew
07 H180
2000 Buell X-1
Stouffville Ontario
Canada

Don't under estimate the dealer...He's out to make money and keep his business afloat. Your "wants" and desires become his largest profit potential; learn from this and always get the price and all details in writing before proceeeding. Is the bimini a true FW item? (Check the tag that should be attached somewhere on the inside of the cover). I'm not to sure why you are concerned though. My 2001 H260 has the white plastic fittings and they are holding up just fine. If you really like the bimini ask for an explanation, maybe get a small discount then suck it up and pay the bill so you can get on with the rest of your summer!

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Marc, Kathlin & Nathalie


'89 Chaparral Laser 32

'93 Vista 245, 5.8L w/ King Cobra

Former Boats
'01 H260, 7.4 VP Duoprop
'98 H200, 5.0 GL w/VP SX drive

Due to the weather on the weekend the boat didn't see the water.So I still havent had it up,it is a factory part.I dont mind the price I just think the plastic looks alittle cheap.It wont ruin my summer life is too short!The boat should be in the water Thursday.

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Andrew
07 H180
2000 Buell X-1
Stouffville Ontario
Canada

We bought the factory convertible top instead of the bimini, but it also included the white nylon fittings for the windshield mount. I have never given it much thought, as they have held up fine so far without sign of deteriorating.

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2009 H180 w/3.0 Merc
Homebuilt Minimax Hydro
2011 Zodiac Cadet 310

My 08 190 came factory Bimini SS fittings. I think your dealer is hosing you, tell him to take off you hoser !!
OT I did change out the bilge pump thru hull from plastic to SS.

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2008 H190 Blue W/Red accents 4.3L Merc
2015 Tacoma Access Cab Super White 4x4 TRD Sport
2014 HD FXDC Black Stage 1 Mods V&H Bolt Ons,Naked VO2 AC & FP3.
2011 Polaris 500HO RED]
Life Long Boston Bruin Fan 2011 Stanley Cup Champs!!
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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

In regard to the ss fittings if that is important to you than you should push for them. When I ordered mine the Bimini wasn't the genuine Four Winns version and has the plastic fittings leaving the standard fittings unused. This to me is a non issue as it was more important that the Bimini was made to my requirements ( I can stand up under it). I have had canopies on other boats all with plastic fittings with no problems. If there was a problem they are cheap and easy to replace. The bottom line ....I really like what I have,and no problems so far

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Ardy
Adelaide South Australia
Red H180 3.0 Merc

They need to make another movie 1 of my FAVORITES up there W/Caddy Shack!
SCTV was GREAT!! Until Martin Short joined

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2008 H190 Blue W/Red accents 4.3L Merc
2015 Tacoma Access Cab Super White 4x4 TRD Sport
2014 HD FXDC Black Stage 1 Mods V&H Bolt Ons,Naked VO2 AC & FP3.
2011 Polaris 500HO RED]
Life Long Boston Bruin Fan 2011 Stanley Cup Champs!!
#736

Mine 99 has plastic ends

Ordered stainless ends from this place - great pricing

http://www.rochfordsupply.com/shop/Boat ... index.html