z272 Bimini top needed
 

My wife and I are the proud owner of a 2001 Z272 Shabah. This summer we spent quite a bit of time on Grand Lake, and her dermatologist informed her that she probably needs a little shade on the boat.

I'm looking for a Bimini top and suggestions as to brand. / style Also, I keep the boat on a lift and height clearance might be an issue so one that folds down easily is a requirement.

Suggestions/comments appreciated!!!

Re: z272 Bimini top needed
 

LISPAUL 1 I HAVE A 2000 Z272 SHABAH . WE PUT A 8FOOT BIMINI FROM IBOATS THREE YEARS AGO. IT WAS MADE OUT OF SUNBELLA. I REPLACED THE PLASTIC PARTS WITH STAINLESS STEEL FOR MOUNTING AND FOR THE FRONT RAIL TO HOLD THE STRAP THEY MAKE A 1" SLIP ON RING (MARINE PARTS) NO DRILLING EASY WAY TO SECURE STRAPP.YOU CAN SEE SOME OF THE BIMINI TOP ON YOU TUBE AT BOATING AND TUBING AT PARIS LANDING.WE BOUGHT A 8 FOOT BIMINI TOP.WE HAVE VERY BRIGHT AND HOT SUN HERE IN TN. HOPE THIS HELPS. GARY G:wink_thumbup:

Re: z272 Bimini top needed
 

Gary,

Thank you for the reply. I already looked at the video at Paris Landing. Your Mariah looks nice. Does your top fold up easily?

Thanks again....Paul

Re: z272 Bimini top needed
 

Lispaul i found where i bought our bimini top.ameri-brand products.2010 it was $480.00 sunbrella material.you have many colors to choose from. It folds up not to hard if you have two people doing it,but i have done it my self. Marinepartdepot.com is where i have got the stainlee steel mounting brackets ,i like there quality and service.we our going to thr lake,i will try to take some pictures of the bimini top up. Gary g

Re: z272 Bimini top needed
 

Gary,
Thank you and looking forward to the pictures. Our slip has a low roof and we will have to lower/raise every time we use the boat.....A hassle but much better than towing.

I had her out this weekend and had a great ride. Grand lake has quite a few big cruisers and after Labor day the lake is almost vacant. We went for a 25 mile ride up the lake with some friends.....a Bimini top would have been nice.
Thanks again...Paul

Re: z272 Bimini top needed
 

I have our original bimini from our z302. I replaced the sunbrella material with black (was maroon) last year.

youd have to round up brackets for your boat.

$350, plus shipping (which might be spendy)

Re: z272 Bimini top needed
 

Interesting...a couple of questions...

Is it stainless or aluminum?
How high is it?
How long is it?
Pictures?

Shipping should not be too bad, just need to find a box that it can fit in. I have a UPS # I could get you.