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BIMINI KIT CONTENTSParts and components checklist
Component
Fabric x 1Polyester PVC coated marine fabric
Crossbars x 2Aluminium tube
Webbing Straps x 4Heavy duty polyester
Uprights x 2Separate left & right upright sections
Saddles x 4Stainless Steel mount, Code 21012
Webbing adjusters x 4Stainless Steel fastener, Code 21011
Snap Hooks x 4Stainless Steel fastener, Code 21010
Deck Mounts x 2High polymer grade mount w/screwCode 21001
Description & quantity
2 BowBiminiAssembly Instructions
Deck mounts
Saddles
1.5 - 1.85M
1.5 - 1.85M
open boat example
Deck mountsopen boat example
* Use the same method to install saddles. Distance between the deck mounts and saddles depends on personal preference, but they must be between 1.5 - 1.85 M as shown...
Base installation
* Locate where the Bimini deck mounts will be placed.
* Measure and confirm the marks for the deck mounts to make sure they are exactly opposite each other, in parallel. If not parallel, the top may look unbalanced or deformed.
* Drill and secure the deck mounts using suitable hardware (not supplied) such as 6mm or 1/4” countersunk bolts (depending on your craft).
Note the taper on the deck mounts, ensure they lean inwards to match the Bimini frame
* Place Bimini on deck mounts as shown
Taper
Leans to boat
* Drill and secure the saddles using suitable hardware (not supplied) - depending on your craft or preference.
Secure all ends to the deck and tighten all the webbing on fabric to complete your Bimini!
NOTE: Make sure all set screws are tight. Ensure webbing straps are equal length and in strong tension.
BASE INSTALLATIONInstalling the Bimini on your vessel
4 Screws / 4 WashersFasteners: 8G, 10mm
Webbing straps assembly
Assemble the webbing with the adjuster and snap hook.
Through adjuster, (small hole first)
AroundSnapHook
Start here
Throughadjuster(Large holefirst)
Fabric and crossbars
Lay the fabric flat and insert crossbars into the fabric end sleeves.
Note 2 Bow bimini precautions when travelling...
CAUTIONS
Personal notes / measurements
Uprights
1. Slide a webbing strap assembly down each upright.2. Connect uprights with crossbars as shown, threading through fabric ends.
2 Bow
Completing the Bimini
Flip the Bimini and mount to vessel as advised in mounting instructions
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSConstruction of the Bimini
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSConstruction of the Bimini
Incorrect Correct
* Note: The webbing assembly may slip under high tension if the
incorrect method is used.
BIMINI MUST NOT BE UPRIGHT WHEN TOWED.FOLD AND STOW BEFORE TOWING.
BIMINI MUST BE STOWED WHEN TRAVELLING AT SPEEDS OVER 15 KNOTS.
Attaching webbing straps
Secure webbing straps at the pre-drilled hole as shown...
insertwasher,screw
webbingabovehole
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