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| Author | Topic: Bimini Top on 210 Ventura |
| Buoy |
posted 10-30-2011 12:00 PM ET (US)  
Hi folks. I picked up a 2000 210 Ventura and now that the chill has settled into the northeast, I'm looking to enclose the bimini with the oem side and front curtains. I'm having great difficulty attaching the side curtains. After zipping them to the bimini, there's about two inches in space between the side curtain and the hull snaps, i.e. the fabric does not reach the hull. It's the same two inch space on both sides. Any tips or tricks on attaching the bimini front and side curtains? Thanks! |
| bluewaterpirate |
posted 10-31-2011 11:56 AM ET (US)
Sounds like the gunnel rails the Bimini frame slides fore/aft in have been moved. See the picture below. Tom |
| Buoy |
posted 10-31-2011 01:20 PM ET (US)
Thanks Tom. How far back do you place your slides to enable you to attach the side curtains? Currently mine are about three inches forward which aided in me attaching the front visor. |
| bluewaterpirate |
posted 10-31-2011 01:50 PM ET (US)
They bimini frame should ne all the way forward to sttach them once attached then reposition your bimini frame towards the back. The other item I mentioned it might be the previous owner physically moved the rails themselves. Tom |
| Buoy |
posted 11-01-2011 07:15 PM ET (US)
I'll give it a try, thanks again Tom. |
| grateful |
posted 11-11-2011 05:50 PM ET (US)
I have the same boat 2000 ventura 210 and i also had the same problem but i repositioned my frame 3-4 inches forward and snapped first the zippered. and i wasnt able to zipper all the way. plus i did it on a very hot day. |
| Jefecinco |
posted 11-12-2011 10:26 AM ET (US)
It may help to wet the Sunbrella completely before snapping and closing the zipper. It may also help to pull the zipper if you loop round key rings through the zipper pulls for a little extra gripping power. If you can find stainless steel rings they can be left in place. Zipping is much easier with the rings. Once the pieces have been assembled for a few days the process will become easier. I recommend you not disassemble the pieces if they become wet. Reassembly after they have dried can be very difficult. Butch |
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