[Canada Jeff]

Has any body seen these things. They stand on a pole that you place between your front seats or so, and the square umbrella opens for sun shade and then ties to four cleats. I had a friend with us this weekend and come Sunday afternoon he was hiding down below for the shade. Thats no good! I haven't looked yet. Thought you guys may have seen them on a site somewhere. Can some one point me?

 

[hotbeek]

We had a discussion of this on another board. Anchor Shade makes one for about $200.00 or there's a cheaper alternative. I just ordered one of these. They seem to have the same materials and more tiedowns. See what you think.

http://lostbwana.com/bimini2.htm

 

[Canada Jeff]

Thats the idea, The other you speak of, was it the same size? bigger then 6' by 6'?

 

[hotbeek]

Same size same materials.



http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/co...class_num=1036&class_name=Bimini Tops&outlet=

 

[Speedwake]

I have one and West Marina has them for $199.

I got mine from Trenton Marine Center for $149.

- jeff

 

[Canada Jeff]

Just ordered the first recommended top, thanks for the help!

 

[Speedwake]

you're gonna love it.
Karen and I don't know what we'd do without our...


actually yes we do - we'd FRY!!!!!

:_ - jeff

 

[Canada Jeff]

I should see it before the weekend. Small world the guy I was talking to had the same last name as I. I'm just worried....I gave him my visa #.

 

[cuda]

My buddy bought an anchor shade earlier this year. I saw him this weekend, and there is a seam coming apart already. He isn't happy with it at all, says it is cheaply made.

 

[tanned fat looks better]

Man am I glad you posted that link. I was going to give Kchotboat $220.00 to pick me one up at WestMarine this weekend at LOTO.

I just ordered mine......I wish there were more colors to pick from.....but I just saved $130.00........that = more boat gas bucks.

 

[Canada Jeff]

What color did you go with? I went with the white, my boat is black and gold so I don't think I had a choice. Buddy said they can get dirty qiuck. We'll see:rambo:

 

[cuda]

I just ordered a Bimini Shade too. I wish it would have come in red, so I went with white. Saved $110 from the Anchor Shade.

 

[greeneyedbeacher]

What color did you go with? I went with the white, my boat is black and gold so I don't think I had a choice. Buddy said they can get dirty qiuck. We'll see:rambo:

Jeff's anchor shade has held up really well - it still looks as good as the first time we used it, but we are careful with it... we put it up only after we've docked and take it down before we cast-off, always storing it in its pouch. I think you're right that the white might get dirty-looking, but it could probably be washed with soap and water to keep it clean. Jeff's is teal (wish they offered purple), and so far it doesn't show any sign of wear or stains... this is its 2nd season.

 

[Canada Jeff]

I think I'm alot like Jeff when it comes to keeping my boat clean. Just from reading other post I get the feeling he is as anal as me. I mean I've even got the fender covers to prove it!:laugher: When buddy told me they get dirty quick I didn't pay much attention . Like you say Green, Put them up when you stop and take them down before you leave, should be common sense .
But there is always one!

 

[greeneyedbeacher]

I think I'm alot like Jeff when it comes to keeping my boat clean. Just from reading other post I get the feeling he is as anal as me. I mean I've even got the fender covers to prove it!:laugher:

Well, Sunsations are such beautiful boats, you HAVE to keep them clean!

Fender covers are on the list for Jeff, too. I wanted purple to match the boat, but haven't found purple ones yet... I may wind-up having to make them myself. Jeff gets out the Soft Scrub and cleans his bumpers... they come up as white as the day they were bought! Is that what you'd call anal???

 

[Canada Jeff]

No , not me .................but others maybe!

 

[tanned fat looks better]

I went w/ white too................and also wanted red.