Best way to mount a Bimini top on a RIB.

PacificNWrib · 28 November 2007, 20:23

What is the best way to do this? I have been out the past couple of weeks and just got drenched. One reason was the lack of adequate rain gear, but the other is no top.

I plan to fish all through the winter for sturgeon and steelhead, so I would like to mount some sort of shelter. All the mounts I see are quite small in size, and don't seem to have the size of base one can glue to hypalon.

Thanks,

John

Stoo · 29 November 2007, 00:03

Maybe this would work?

PacificNWrib · 29 November 2007, 00:31

Does it come in white or grey?

Limey Linda · 29 November 2007, 00:54

Stoo
That "hat" really does not suit you.

Stoo · 29 November 2007, 02:21

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Originally Posted by Limey Linda

Stoo
That "hat" really does not suit you.

Not mine... Mine is rainbow colours. I thought the camo look might be better for fishing...

prairie tuber · 29 November 2007, 04:38

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Originally Posted by Stoo

Not mine... Mine is rainbow colours.

I hear those hats bring alot of pride - but not so good if you want to mount a bikini top.

jyasaki · 29 November 2007, 16:56

Taylor Made has a bimini kit for inflatables.

Has the top itself, patches to glue on that mount the supports, and straps to keep the thing up.

http://www.taylormadeproducts.com/catalog/

Select "Bimini Tops and Accessories", then select the "2 bow boa top".

jky

columbiachop · 29 November 2007, 17:36

here's a couple ideas. time for an A-frame?

that one is kinda ugly but functional.

Poly · 29 November 2007, 17:38

any more details on the ugly but functional one?

PacificNWrib · 29 November 2007, 18:01

Columbia,

I love that Nova and that setup! I have been thinking about ordering and A-frame, but the thing is when you fish on the Columbia, you are fishing behind you. Sometimes the A-frame can get in the way when you are fighting a fat hog.

I thought about ordering this one, but I just don't know how it will affect my fishing.... As you can see I am all about catch those darn fish...

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On the site they also have oar locks mounts that I could possibly fabricate to mount the bimini.

ian parkes · 29 November 2007, 23:23

the Futura I had came with two bimini tops

. They had rubber sucker type pads that just rested on the tubes and 2 simple fore and aft webbing guy lines that clipped to a rope or handhold .
I kept the new one but I don't expect I will ever need it as my new boat has one allready .if you want to try it out you are welcome
Its quite secure when its up and folds up neatly. Obviously you would take it down if you were motoring in a rough sea .

columbiachop · 30 November 2007, 02:10

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Originally Posted by Polwart

any more details on the ugly but functional one?

no details on that one. strangely enough i just found a very similar top (black as well) used in longview for my c5 rib project. i'll take a picture of it next time i'm at the coast. i know it was made for a zodiac. it has the standard snap/toggle thingy attatchments like on a hard boat. i guess i'll glue on a strip with the male toggles attatched to that.

it will look very similar to that c3 pictured when done except it has more clear plastic for the windows, not that odd porthole window on the side. plus mine will finally be a rib instead of a sib

columbiachop · 30 November 2007, 02:15

nwrib,

i agree, that layout it pretty sweet. that's why i saved the picture. i don't do much long distance rough stuff so a bench setup is better for me.

that price on the a-frame seem ok. shipping will kill you i bet though.

as far as fighting big sturgeon, just stand on the seat and fight the fish over the a-frame! maybe.

plus you can hang the keepers from the a-frame and just let them swing like stinky, drippy trophies!

Poly · 30 November 2007, 10:12

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Originally Posted by columbiachop

no details on that one. strangely enough i just found a very similar top (black as well) used in longview for my c5 rib project. i'll take a picture of it next time i'm at the coast. i know it was made for a zodiac. it has the standard snap/toggle thingy attatchments like on a hard boat. i guess i'll glue on a strip with the male toggles attatched to that.

it will look very similar to that c3 pictured when done except it has more clear plastic for the windows, not that odd porthole window on the side. plus mine will finally be a rib instead of a sib

thanks

jyasaki · 30 November 2007, 17:14

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Originally Posted by columbiachop

plus you can hang the keepers from the a-frame and just let them swing like stinky, drippy trophies!

The RIB answer to tying a moose to the car fender...

jky

PacificNWrib · 30 November 2007, 21:27

Yeah, I guess I could hang the fish from the A-frame. Sturgeon wouldn't be on they only thing hanging.

Maybe you're right. I do love the look of the frame.

ian parkes · 30 November 2007, 22:22

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Originally Posted by ian parkes

the Futura I had came with two bimini tops

. They had rubber sucker type pads that just rested on the tubes and 2 simple fore and aft webbing guy lines that clipped to a rope or handhold .
I kept the new one but I don't expect I will ever need it as my new boat has one allready .if you want to try it out you are welcome
Its quite secure when its up and folds up neatly. Obviously you would take it down if you were motoring in a rough sea .

Dozy twit Iam didn't look to see that your were the other side of the pond .

PacificNWrib · 01 December 2007, 00:39

Dozy twit Iam didn't look to see that your were the other side of the pond .

Ian,

That's o.k., I would pay for shipping... why should we let that little pond get in the way?

ian parkes · 01 December 2007, 01:29

Iam pretty sure its made by Plastimo .

Just google it and they do a range of sizes with different fixings inc the rubber feet that mine has .
They are about £100 so never worth the postage . If you cant find any info Ill take some pics for you , but its a really simple pram type top with azip cover for when its folded . More of a sun top really , but the one on my new boat keeps the rain off ok unless its coming down sideways

Chris · 23 December 2007, 19:55

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Originally Posted by Polwart

any more details on the ugly but functional one?

Definately that looks exactly like what I'm after. where can I get one.

Chris