Factory Bimini question

[NautiqueJeff]

That is what I have found as well. In 2013, I towed with just the cover holding the tower down, and it seemed to be fine. This year I am using the factory shipping braces (I kept them) and the cover. It hasn't moved a bit while towing as far as I can tell.

[iamcdn]

I just went through this process as well. I can tell you it was a trick to learn but once I figured it out, its great. I put the tower up and down every time I take the boat out and the bimini is so easy to work it is amazing. Also only takes about 15 seconds to fully open the bimini on the water, another huge positive. One thing I did differently when I covered mine than Jeff did, is I removed the bimini support pole and rested the bimini on the grab bar in the bow. I thought there was no way it was going to fit over the entire boat with the support pole in place. I will try a little harder next time, but for now it's perfect. I love the coverage and the ease of use of the factory bimini. One thing to make note of is on the new 210's you have to specify which cover you get, tower up or tower down cover. I think the standard is the tower up cover.

A little warning. I did this the first time as well but after the bimini slipped off and then rubbed on the gelcoat and caused some scuffing. I now use the support pole but need to remove the middle front seat and rest the bimini pole in the front storage compartment.

[cedarcreek216]

I will go check on it this week. I pushed and pulled to see if it would slip off the grab bars and saw no way it could. That being said, I would much rather have the pile in place. Great idea to remove the seat, I usually just put it on the seat on a towel that is folded about 6 times so it doesn't leave a mark.


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