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| Author: | Burdette [ Tue May 19, 2009 11:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Bimini Top for H180s |
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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| Author: | impulse [ Tue May 19, 2009 11:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bimini Top for H180s |
what was the dealer's explanation? |
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| Author: | Burdette [ Tue May 19, 2009 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bimini Top for H180s |
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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| Author: | 07H200SS [ Tue May 19, 2009 12:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bimini Top for H180s |
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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| Author: | impulse [ Tue May 19, 2009 12:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bimini Top for H180s |
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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| Author: | robbo3 [ Tue May 19, 2009 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bimini Top for H180s |
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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| Author: | Burdette [ Tue May 19, 2009 12:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bimini Top for H180s |
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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| Author: | millhaven_nice_guy [ Tue May 19, 2009 12:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bimini Top for H180s |
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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| Author: | Burdette [ Tue May 19, 2009 12:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bimini Top for H180s |
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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| Author: | chrisvs [ Tue May 19, 2009 12:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bimini Top for H180s |
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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| Author: | KSJ08 [ Tue May 19, 2009 2:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bimini Top for H180s |
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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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Tue May 19, 2009 4:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bimini Top for H180s |
KSJ08 wrote: ...tell him to take off you hoser !! 
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| Author: | ardy [ Tue May 19, 2009 7:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bimini Top for H180s |
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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| Author: | KSJ08 [ Wed May 20, 2009 9:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bimini Top for H180s |
230 Mike wrote: KSJ08 wrote: ...tell him to take off you hoser !! 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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| Author: | captkevin [ Wed May 20, 2009 10:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bimini Top for H180s |
Mine 99 has plastic ends Ordered stainless ends from this place - great pricing http://www.rochfordsupply.com/shop/Boat ... index.html |
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