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phochief posted 09-03-2002 12:09 AM ET (US)
I've ordered a new Mills suntop for my 2003 13' Sport with bow rail. Do most of you have a preference as to which way it lays down? Does it get in the way up front or cause a problem folded back toward the stern?
Just trying to decide how I'm going to mount it. Thanks
Samars posted 09-03-2002 07:36 AM ET (US)
Chief...
On my 13 sport (1967 though), I mounted the Bimini so that it can lay down both ways. When I am fishing alone, I lay it forward, It lays just on top of the front norman pins. When I have a buddy along,it lays back and does not get in the way of outboard operation or trolling motor operation. The boot cover (optional) is highly reccomended as it keeps everything together.
You will need to do some testing for best positioning. The reference section developed was a big help in doing this correctly.
I also was not too proud to contact the manufacturer of the Bimini during the installation process more then once. The customer service given was invaluable.\

good luck
tabasco posted 09-03-2002 08:03 AM ET (US)
It usually comes with a track so that you can slide the bimini forward or back to place it in either position.
Ray
Samars posted 09-03-2002 08:14 AM ET (US)
The track is on option...
Samars posted 09-03-2002 08:14 AM ET (US)
The track is on option...
Samars posted 09-03-2002 08:17 AM ET (US)
Sorry, not sure how the double postings happen...was still in the middle of typing.
A few here on the forum suggested not to get the optional track...not sure, or do not remember why though.
huladick posted 09-05-2002 07:54 PM ET (US)
I recently added a bimini to my 13'. I layed it down on the boat and figured the best place for mount pads. Mine sits just forward of the engine when folded. It keeps it out of the way when not in use.
PaulVT posted 09-05-2002 09:07 PM ET (US)
I bought a bimini from Mills in the spring for an admittedly different boat (Dauntless 15). It came with detailed mounting instructions. I would hesitate to alter their design. Mount it according to their plans and enjoy!
Ours was an expensive but beautiful piece of work which we used almost every time out this summer.
No regrets,
Paul
jimh posted 09-05-2002 10:45 PM ET (US)
Among the reasons for buying the Mills canvas is that they have already figured out how to install it. Just follow the directions.
where2 posted 09-06-2002 12:48 PM ET (US)
I second the suggestion on the track. With a track, you can drop the top forward or back depending on what you're doing. The track is also useful for repositioning the top to move the shade where you want it. You bought the top for shade, why mount it in one immovable place?
Capt_Tidy posted 09-06-2002 01:14 PM ET (US)
Another option to consider..
I hated the bimini folded down... always in the way - front or back. I changed the rear tie down to solid rod and leave it up but unfolded when we want sun.
Ian
gnr posted 09-06-2002 02:17 PM ET (US)
PaulVT
I'm just north of you in Sheldon. Should we start a thread in Rendezvous for a Lake Champlain rendezvous?
phochief
My bimini lays toward the back but if I used it more (it's in the garage now) I would switch it to the front as I do a alot of fishing and found it gets in the way back there.
tabasco posted 09-06-2002 10:15 PM ET (US)
I got so annoyed with the bimini laying down and always in the way I had Mills make me two struts. It is now never in the way and stands up over the RPS.If I want I can just pull the two pins and lay it down in the bow or the stern.

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Author	Topic: Bimini placement
phochief	posted 09-03-2002 12:09 AM ET (US) I've ordered a new Mills suntop for my 2003 13' Sport with bow rail. Do most of you have a preference as to which way it lays down? Does it get in the way up front or cause a problem folded back toward the stern? Just trying to decide how I'm going to mount it. Thanks
Samars	posted 09-03-2002 07:36 AM ET (US) Chief... On my 13 sport (1967 though), I mounted the Bimini so that it can lay down both ways. When I am fishing alone, I lay it forward, It lays just on top of the front norman pins. When I have a buddy along,it lays back and does not get in the way of outboard operation or trolling motor operation. The boot cover (optional) is highly reccomended as it keeps everything together. You will need to do some testing for best positioning. The reference section developed was a big help in doing this correctly. I also was not too proud to contact the manufacturer of the Bimini during the installation process more then once. The customer service given was invaluable.\ good luck
tabasco	posted 09-03-2002 08:03 AM ET (US) It usually comes with a track so that you can slide the bimini forward or back to place it in either position. Ray
Samars	posted 09-03-2002 08:14 AM ET (US) The track is on option...
Samars	posted 09-03-2002 08:14 AM ET (US) The track is on option...
Samars	posted 09-03-2002 08:17 AM ET (US) Sorry, not sure how the double postings happen...was still in the middle of typing. A few here on the forum suggested not to get the optional track...not sure, or do not remember why though.
huladick	posted 09-05-2002 07:54 PM ET (US) I recently added a bimini to my 13'. I layed it down on the boat and figured the best place for mount pads. Mine sits just forward of the engine when folded. It keeps it out of the way when not in use.
PaulVT	posted 09-05-2002 09:07 PM ET (US) I bought a bimini from Mills in the spring for an admittedly different boat (Dauntless 15). It came with detailed mounting instructions. I would hesitate to alter their design. Mount it according to their plans and enjoy! Ours was an expensive but beautiful piece of work which we used almost every time out this summer. No regrets, Paul
jimh	posted 09-05-2002 10:45 PM ET (US) Among the reasons for buying the Mills canvas is that they have already figured out how to install it. Just follow the directions.
where2	posted 09-06-2002 12:48 PM ET (US) I second the suggestion on the track. With a track, you can drop the top forward or back depending on what you're doing. The track is also useful for repositioning the top to move the shade where you want it. You bought the top for shade, why mount it in one immovable place?
Capt_Tidy	posted 09-06-2002 01:14 PM ET (US) Another option to consider.. I hated the bimini folded down... always in the way - front or back. I changed the rear tie down to solid rod and leave it up but unfolded when we want sun. Ian
gnr	posted 09-06-2002 02:17 PM ET (US) PaulVT I'm just north of you in Sheldon. Should we start a thread in Rendezvous for a Lake Champlain rendezvous? phochief My bimini lays toward the back but if I used it more (it's in the garage now) I would switch it to the front as I do a alot of fishing and found it gets in the way back there.
tabasco	posted 09-06-2002 10:15 PM ET (US) I got so annoyed with the bimini laying down and always in the way I had Mills make me two struts. It is now never in the way and stands up over the RPS.If I want I can just pull the two pins and lay it down in the bow or the stern.