Should I Get A Bimini Top
Imagine this, a group of friends talking and laughing on a sailing boat or have a nice saling trip with your family. How lovely and enjoyable is that! If you ever picture such images or plan to enhance your boat to make your boat experience more enjoyable, a bimini top can do the job. Bimini top is a canvas supported by a metal frame for the cockpit of a boat. Bimini top offers protection from the sun. It also offers rain protection when the boat is stationaty and there is no wind around.
Factors to Consider When Choosing Bimini Top
Fabric
Most bimini tops fabric is polyester. This fabric stands our for its waterproof function.
Frame
Bimini top frames are made from aluminum or steel. Most bimini tops on the market are made from aluminum.
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Selecting a Bimini Top
A Bimini top is an optional, yet integral investment for boaters who want to enhance their boats and make their offshore experiences more enjoyable.
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.
You should also factor in how many people on average you want to provide shade for when measuring its dimensions. For example, if you use your boat frequently for family trips with children onboard, consider a longer Bimini top with a medium height. If you have a smaller boat you use mostly for yourself, a shorter in length but taller in height Bimini top may be the best alternative.
How To Measure for Bimini Top
Measuring Bimini Top Width
Measure across your boat from one side to the other at the mounting points for the area you want the top to cover, which will be the center point of your Bimini top (your main mounting point). Bimini top frames are usually designed with a degree of flexibility for varying widths, so choose the width that most closely matches your main mounting point measurement.
Measuring Bimini Top Length
Measure for length by determining what portion of the boat you would like it to cover. Length measurements should be taken from the main mounting point, which will be the center of the Bimini top. When taking length measurements, picture half-and-half coverage from either side of the central or main mounting point. For example, a 6ft long top will have coverage of 3ft to the front and 3ft behind the main mounting point.
