Bimini Top
#1
Posted 03 September 2008 - 10:25 PM
I have now replaced the top, and all is good, but I worry that this might happen again. Has any one else experienced this?
I also noticed that the bimini tops on the 230's have a metal attachment plug, versus the plastic one that comes on the 180's.
You also have to replace the whole top at a cost of $600 if not under warrenty. This little plastic piece that broke, Looks like it should cost $1 in itself. But they say they cant replace it.
ZZSDMSMY
#2
Posted 04 September 2008 - 06:50 AM
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#3
Posted 06 September 2008 - 10:42 AM
Just wondering if you were driving around with the top up?? The Bimini Top was not designed for that.. They should be able to replace every part on the boat!A couple of months ago, I noticed that on my Bimini Top (hope thats spelled right), The black plastic connector that conects the middle support beam to the main support beam broke right off! I took it to dealer, and after establishing that it should be a warrenty part, they ordered me a whole new top. During the two months waiting for this bimini top to come in, I never used the top at all, then I noticed that the other side had broke just as the first side.
I have now replaced the top, and all is good, but I worry that this might happen again. Has any one else experienced this?
I also noticed that the bimini tops on the 230's have a metal attachment plug, versus the plastic one that comes on the 180's.
You also have to replace the whole top at a cost of $600 if not under warrenty. This little plastic piece that broke, Looks like it should cost $1 in itself. But they say they cant replace it.
ZZSDMSMY
#4
Posted 14 September 2008 - 12:26 AM
#5
Posted 20 September 2008 - 08:30 PM
Xrider, Thanks! Nice link for any others who may experience this. I believe they do carry a part that I could fix this with.
Whats crazy is the dealer did replace the whole top to repair this item. I couldnt understand why they just couldnt replace this part. Oh well, either way I'm good to go now.
ZZSDMSMY
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#6
Posted 22 September 2008 - 06:50 AM
I agree that it does seem odd that they couldn't just replace the plastic pieces...
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#7
Posted 23 September 2008 - 09:41 AM
I finally am getting a chance to add the pictures. Hope they download!
Xrider, Thanks! Nice link for any others who may experience this. I believe they do carry a part that I could fix this with.
Whats crazy is the dealer did replace the whole top to repair this item. I couldnt understand why they just couldnt replace this part. Oh well, either way I'm good to go now.
ZZSDMSMY
The reason the plastic insert can't be replaced by itself is because it is crimped at the bimini top factory. Also the dealer probably didn't tighten the set screws that hold the bow clamps in place. This allows the bimini to rotate just enough to break the mounting pieces off. The best thing to do is put the top up, rotate the plastic piece where the bows attach, and tighten everything in place. Make sure when it goes down it is not binding where it attaches to the boat. The top will work fine once it is adjusted and tightened correctly.
Kevin Seeber
Kingsland Marine
Kingsland Marine
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