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[badass]

Is there any Diferance between Factory Bimini Top & aftermarket besides cost $ 600 vs $300 Sorry for Speedster 2004

[keviseeb]

As a dealer we have noticed a BIG difference between bimini tops. Most suppliers sell a Carver top that has thinner and less well made canvas and supports than does the Sunbrella top Seadoo uses. Also, particularly for your Speedster, the shape of the top as well as the mounting point locations can only be realized using the factory top. There is also the issue of color........

[kvoman]

Got my bimini for my '96 Speedster here (Sunbrella Fabric), check it out to see if it meets your needs. It includes free mounting kit (pretty cool since it can be mounted at any angle) and a free boot cover. If you're out of CA, no sales tax, will save you another $20 - $30.

http://www.websweepe...ops/bim-008.php

[Doooer]

Is there any Diferance between Factory Bimini Top & aftermarket besides cost $ 600 vs $300 Sorry for Speedster 2004

Bomber's OEM for Biminis is at www.gmitopdesign.com

Contractually, they can't give you the identical Bomber Bimini, but it's the same top. You can pick your Sunbrella colour and you get a free boot.

If you go with them, make sure you get the adjustable support poles...much better than straps.

[badass]

As a dealer we have noticed a BIG difference between bimini tops. Most suppliers sell a Carver top that has thinner and less well made canvas and supports than does the Sunbrella top Seadoo uses. Also, particularly for your Speedster, the shape of the top as well as the mounting point locations can only be realized using the factory top. There is also the issue of color........

Sorry i took so much time to get back to you. I thank you for your info. Do you no how well the Bimini holds up i heard they use straps instead of pools for some areas,i was told the Poles are aluminum & are not as good as steel poles used by some other Manufactures.

Ps looking to put the Sea-Doo Factory Floor Mats Down as well, Your thoughts on that vs the Hydro Turf ones. i dont think you have to glue down the factory ones,dont realy want to do that.

[Doooer]

As a dealer we have noticed a BIG difference between bimini tops. Most suppliers sell a Carver top that has thinner and less well made canvas and supports than does the Sunbrella top Seadoo uses. Also, particularly for your Speedster, the shape of the top as well as the mounting point locations can only be realized using the factory top. There is also the issue of color........

Sorry i took so much time to get back to you. I thank you for your info. Do you no how well the Bimini holds up i heard they use straps instead of pools for some areas,i was told the Poles are aluminum & are not as good as steel poles used by some other Manufactures.

Ps looking to put the Sea-Doo Factory Floor Mats Down as well, Your thoughts on that vs the Hydro Turf ones. i dont think you have to glue down the factory ones,dont realy want to do that.

At GMI you have the option of aluminum or stainless steel poles. I've had no problem with the aluminum. If you have the poles, the straps are only on the front. I've had mine up at wot with no problems with either straps or poles. I bought the poles as an afterthought to keep it off the gunwale when not being used. Works much better than bouncing around.

[Andersss]

As a dealer we have noticed a BIG difference between bimini tops. Most suppliers sell a Carver top that has thinner and less well made canvas and supports than does the Sunbrella top Seadoo uses. Also, particularly for your Speedster, the shape of the top as well as the mounting point locations can only be realized using the factory top. There is also the issue of color........

Sorry i took so much time to get back to you. I thank you for your info. Do you no how well the Bimini holds up i heard they use straps instead of pools for some areas,i was told the Poles are aluminum & are not as good as steel poles used by some other Manufactures.

Ps looking to put the Sea-Doo Factory Floor Mats Down as well, Your thoughts on that vs the Hydro Turf ones. i dont think you have to glue down the factory ones,dont realy want to do that.

At GMI you have the option of aluminum or stainless steel poles. I've had no problem with the aluminum. If you have the poles, the straps are only on the front. I've had mine up at wot with no problems with either straps or poles. I bought the poles as an afterthought to keep it off the gunwale when not being used. Works much better than bouncing around.

Anyone know the specs for a bimini top for a challenger 1800, already have the fittings mounted on the boat from previous owner.

trying to sell my boat and the guy desperately wants a bimini top....

Thanks!

[badass]

As a dealer we have noticed a BIG difference between bimini tops. Most suppliers sell a Carver top that has thinner and less well made canvas and supports than does the Sunbrella top Seadoo uses. Also, particularly for your Speedster, the shape of the top as well as the mounting point locations can only be realized using the factory top. There is also the issue of color........

Sorry i took so much time to get back to you. I thank you for your info. Do you no how well the Bimini holds up i heard they use straps instead of pools for some areas,i was told the Poles are aluminum & are not as good as steel poles used by some other Manufactures.

Ps looking to put the Sea-Doo Factory Floor Mats Down as well, Your thoughts on that vs the Hydro Turf ones. i dont think you have to glue down the factory ones,dont realy want to do that.

At GMI you have the option of aluminum or stainless steel poles. I've had no problem with the aluminum. If you have the poles, the straps are only on the front. I've had mine up at wot with no problems with either straps or poles. I bought the poles as an afterthought to keep it off the gunwale when not being used. Works much better than bouncing around.

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