Sea Ray really dropped the ball on the Bimini top frame design

[Pirate Lady]

Ive used oceansouth covers for my zodiac and Suzuki. They make quality durable products. I really like their stuff.

 

[Lazy Daze]

Tried with it up at one time, but watching in the mirrors, could actually see the window frame flexing when going over bumpy roads.

Figured that laying it down on the strap was a whole lot easier and cheaper than trying to find and replace the side windows / frames if they broke from flexing.

Yes, my bimini is the OEM one.

I could see that (understand that) with the older frames - they weren't as solid as the newer ones. Makes sense. I've never known one (even the older ones) to break, but as I elluded to above, we all should all do what WE feel comfortable with.

 

[Scott215]

I leave mine up. Good to 45 mph. Itow to ramp at 35 40 mph ramp is 3 miles away

 

[Lazy Daze]

I leave mine up. Good to 45 mph. Itow to ramp at 35 40 mph ramp is 3 miles away

I regularly do 70mph - with all of the Sea Ray's I've had - at times for about 500 miles

 

[Scott215]

Can't go 70 in city streets