New Bimini frame

[Lakebum431]

Some of you may have heard about the bad ice storms that hit Norris Lake (Tennessee) and damaged most of the marinas. My boat is in my personal dock at my house on a lift. I didn't realize until yesterday that we ended up with some damage as well. The boat and lift continued to float fine bit the weight of the ice must have pushed the floating dock down far enough that it bent the frame on the Bimini top. So, I need to replace it. Has anyone had luck from a specific source? I see several listed around the Internet for $350-$500 for my 2004 Sundeck 220 but you never quite know what you are getting with something like this. . Thanks!


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[dvx216]

I would go to a canvas shop and have it made to fit your boat. That way you will not have any surprises with quality and fit.

 

[Lakebum431]

Where would one find a canvas shop? Do they also make the frames?


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[dvx216]

Looking at the Yellow Pages it looks like you have plenty of shops to choose from in your area and yes most upholstery /canvas shops that make covers for boats make there own frames.

 

[dburne]

Great Lakes Boat Tops does a lot for Sea Ray, they are in Vonore.

 

[Lakebum431]

Awesome. I will check them out. Thanks.


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[Lakebum431]

It looks like maybe they just do the canvas and not the hardware? My main problem is the hardware although I wouldn't mind getting replacement canvas at the same time.


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[Lakebum431]

I was wrong. I just talked to them and they do have the frames as well, but they want $1,549 for the frame/canvas. Pretty steep! I may have to take my chances with a $500 one and see if it works for me.

 

[dvx216]

You need to shop around and get away from the lakes where this kind of work is done for a premium . I had a new camper top for my 230 WE. made with a custom rear frame made for $1700 made .That price for a bimini top is a little steep if you ask me. Sounds to me that that shop doesn't need or want the job. Call up some of your local boat shop and ask them who they use.