How much does it cost to put a Bimini top on a boat?

A bimini top will cost you between $1000 and $3000 for an average sailboat. A hard top bimini will cost between $2000 and $6000 (twice as much). A DIY bimini kit costs around $200 – $300.

How do I buy a Bimini top for my boat?

Before selecting a Bimini top for your boat, you’ll need to determine which area you want it to cover and measure the length, height and width dimensions for that area. Knowing the height and length alone should give you a good idea about how much shade your Bimini top will provide.

How do I know what size Bimini top to buy?

The height of your Bimini top is easier to figure out. Measure straight up from the center mounting point to the desired position of your Bimini top. Remember that the measurement should be from the mounting point, not the floor, to make sure the height measurement is correct. The higher it is, the less sun you’ll get.

Is a Bimini top worth it?

Bimini tops offer great overall protection from the elements without limiting you to a fully enclosed boat. They can be deployed in a snap when needed and can be folded down just as easily to resume open-air boating. Bimini boots can even be used during storage to keep the canopy itself protected and out of the way.

Can you add a hard top to a boat?

Hard to Top boat hardtops are custom made for each boat’s specifications and are attached to the boat’s existing bimini frame or other structures. The ultra-light polycarbonate sheets and aluminum framing add little weight to any vessel, an important consideration. Adding side curtains or panels is easy.

What is the difference between 3 and 4 bow bimini top?

Most bimini tops have three or four bows which are the steel frames that run through the fabric. Three bows are used on runabouts while four are needed on pontoons and larger fishing boats.

How fast can you go with a bimini top?

How Fast Can I Go With a Bimini Top? With a 2, 3 or 4 bow bimini top the rated top speed is 40 knots (44 mph) fully opened, with a T-Top bimini the rated top speed in 17 knots (20 mph) fully opened.

What’s the difference between 3 and 4 bow bimini top?

The most commonly used bimini top is the 3 bow. This bimini top style is recommended for V-hull runabouts, ski boats, performance boats, and most center consoles. The largest bimini top carried by SavvyBoater is the 4 bow, which is reserved for larger boats, such as pontoons or deck boats.

How fast can you go with your bimini top up?

Can you drive with bimini top up?

I routinely ran 27-30 mph cruising without any problems except for the slight drag created by the top. I also use a zip in clear connector curtain from the bimini to the top of the windshield in inclement weather, the curtain adds soem more wind drag, but the bimini stayed intact.

Can you run a boat with bimini top?

They are fine to run with unless your going 50mph.