[lisapaul1]

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!!!

[garyg]

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

[lisapaul1]

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

[garyg]

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

[lisapaul1]

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

[Oregondunes]

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)

[lisapaul1]

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.