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Scott5007 05-03-2017 12:45 AM

95 Talari 180- what size bimimi top ?
 
Just bought a 95 Talari 180. I want to add a bimimi top for shade. It looks like it had one previous as has brackets on window frame and brackets for strap. This is my first boat and could use some advice.
Thanks!

ROY850 05-03-2017 12:49 AM

Re: 95 Talari 180- what size bimimi top ?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott5007 (Post 62043)
Just bought a 95 Talari 180. I want to add a bimimi top for shade. It looks like it had one previous as has brackets on window frame and brackets for strap. This is my first boat and could use some advice.

Thanks!



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ROY850 05-03-2017 12:52 AM

Re: 95 Talari 180- what size bimimi top ?
 
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Originally Posted by ROY850 (Post 62044)
Check this out ,we all have had this same discussion.
Open Bimini

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If you have a glass mount, I would think a 36 height would work for you. I installed a 46 on mine but that's because I mounted it on the gel coat.


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GaryDoug 05-03-2017 03:15 AM

Re: 95 Talari 180- what size bimimi top ?
 
Decide what you want of the top and how you want it to look. A Bimini top by definition provides visibility on all 4 sides and is tall enough to stand under. But that can mean it appears very high on boats like ours. You can buy them in many standard sizes but don't be afraid to modify it to suit your needs. For example, most are made of aluminum pipe and that pipe can be easily cut to change some dimensions. You want to keep the angle of the front and rear pipes close to the original so that the fabric fits well at the front and back. If the fittings are riveted in place, that may mean removing them and replacing them with other types. Generally the width and the length fore-to-aft are more important than the initial height.
Also keep in mind how it will stow when not in use. Some boat covers are very tight and won't allow anything like a stowed/folded top to be added. Initially mine could not be kept on the boat with the cover also, so I changed the mounting location to accommodate that.

chuse927 05-04-2017 05:31 PM

Re: 95 Talari 180- what size bimimi top ?
 
I just swapped a 54 for a 36 on my 272. Got it from national bimini top. Great service

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