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DanH posted 11-26-2002 01:30 PM ET (US)
Anyone mount their bimini top to the side rails of their boats? I was thinking of using this method but I'm not sure of how sturdy the setup is. I have a 13' sport with a full rail setup.
Thanks,
Dan
whalerron posted 11-26-2002 01:44 PM ET (US)
I have a 16'7" and I use the rail mounts for my bimini. I really like the extra headroom this gives me and the mounting is very sturdy. I got my rail mounts from Overtons for about $30. Each is milled from stainless steel and they are very hefty.
David Jenkins posted 11-27-2002 08:26 AM ET (US)
If you can figure out how to drill straight through the stainless stell tubing, please let me know. My holes never come out the back side where I intend for them to come out.
kingfish posted 11-27-2002 10:57 AM ET (US)
David-
Drill them from each side of the rail after laying them out exactly as you want them; once you've drilled both sides of the rail, *then* run the bit through both holes at once to assure alignment.
kingfish
whalerron posted 11-27-2002 12:10 PM ET (US)
I didn't need to drill any holes. The railmounts I have clamp onto the rail and can be loosened to allow the bimini to slide fore or aft. Go to www.overtons.com and search for 25646. This will show you a picture of the mount to which I am referring.
David Jenkins posted 11-27-2002 12:45 PM ET (US)
Thanks.
Bigshot posted 12-02-2002 09:29 AM ET (US)
Danh, on a 13 i would not do it. The railings on 13's mount to the wood which will not handle the stress of the top. The railing screws on mine will loosen without a bimini, could not imagine what they would do with a bimini.
DanH posted 12-02-2002 10:16 AM ET (US)
Has anyone else had problems with mounting the bimini to the rails? I guess I could mount it to the top deck if necessary.
where2 posted 12-02-2002 12:17 PM ET (US)
Mount 4' sections of bimini track on the top deck right next to the railing, and get a bimini with slightly longer bows to make up the height difference. You'll appreciate the ability to move the mounting point for the top forward and aft. I wouldn't be without it on my 15'.

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Author	Topic: bimini top - side rail mount
DanH	posted 11-26-2002 01:30 PM ET (US) Anyone mount their bimini top to the side rails of their boats? I was thinking of using this method but I'm not sure of how sturdy the setup is. I have a 13' sport with a full rail setup. Thanks, Dan
whalerron	posted 11-26-2002 01:44 PM ET (US) I have a 16'7" and I use the rail mounts for my bimini. I really like the extra headroom this gives me and the mounting is very sturdy. I got my rail mounts from Overtons for about $30. Each is milled from stainless steel and they are very hefty.
David Jenkins	posted 11-27-2002 08:26 AM ET (US) If you can figure out how to drill straight through the stainless stell tubing, please let me know. My holes never come out the back side where I intend for them to come out.
kingfish	posted 11-27-2002 10:57 AM ET (US) David- Drill them from each side of the rail after laying them out exactly as you want them; once you've drilled both sides of the rail, then run the bit through both holes at once to assure alignment. kingfish
whalerron	posted 11-27-2002 12:10 PM ET (US) I didn't need to drill any holes. The railmounts I have clamp onto the rail and can be loosened to allow the bimini to slide fore or aft. Go to www.overtons.com and search for 25646. This will show you a picture of the mount to which I am referring.
David Jenkins	posted 11-27-2002 12:45 PM ET (US) Thanks.
Bigshot	posted 12-02-2002 09:29 AM ET (US) Danh, on a 13 i would not do it. The railings on 13's mount to the wood which will not handle the stress of the top. The railing screws on mine will loosen without a bimini, could not imagine what they would do with a bimini.
DanH	posted 12-02-2002 10:16 AM ET (US) Has anyone else had problems with mounting the bimini to the rails? I guess I could mount it to the top deck if necessary.
where2	posted 12-02-2002 12:17 PM ET (US) Mount 4' sections of bimini track on the top deck right next to the railing, and get a bimini with slightly longer bows to make up the height difference. You'll appreciate the ability to move the mounting point for the top forward and aft. I wouldn't be without it on my 15'.