Bimini for narrow beam boat

[BoatingCop]

My boat is a 14 ft v hull with a beam of about 48" across the top. I want to put a Bimini on the boat but I don't know if they make them for boats that narrow. I've seen them in 1448's before but that's a little wider up top than mine is. Where would be the best place to look for one? Thanks

 

[Bailey Boat]

Call Cabela's and ask for a product specialist. They can make special orders from almost any product supplier and get exactly what you want.....

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

Hey BC, A few of the guys here mount a rod holder to the center seat and use a simple Beach Umbrella. A Bimini tends to get in the way when stowed. An Umbrella can be tucked out of the way while running. It is easily replaced when it wears out, and since they come in a dizzying array of
colors, you can advertise your favorite football team, beer, nascar driver.....etc.
Hope this gives you a few ideas. Jerry

 

[cva34]

Never been there but on a boat that narrow catching a side wind might make it tippy..Umbrella like said may be the ticket.And that Bimini folded down takes up lotsa room..Just installed one yesterday on my 16 with 84' beam .It was from another boat I had sold..Thought I would try it on this boat..It was 104.7 3 days ago

 

[MOE]

I put some pvc rod holders on my bench seats. Last time we were out we brought the beach unbrella and used it in one of the rod holders. It did get in the way a little while we were fishing, but it was nice to have a little break from the sun.

I would not have it open when running down the river though unless you were just putting along. We would just close it and put a bungee around it to hold it closed.

 

[Colbyt]

The thought of using one of those umbrellas is intriguing. Any more comments from those that have?

 

[bcbouy]

fits perfect in a scotty rod holder

 

[MOE]

I like your umbrella better than mine. I have the multi colored one looks silly but it's for the girlfriend so I guess I can get away with it hahaha

 

[bcbouy]

when its 100 degrees out i dont care if its hot pink,its still going up. :LOL2: i'm in the middle of building a t top.

 

[tnriverluver]

I use these on all three of my fishing boats and they work well. They get in the way a little and the wind will move you around more, but without them I would not be out fishing weekly during the middle of summer.
https://www.cabelas.com/product/Boa...Ntt=umbrella&WTz_l=Header;Search-All+Products

 

[zipperer]

I use PVC t joint that slides on to my seat pole then use a straight pipe then a 90 elbow . That way I can spin it to where I need it.

 

[Scott1298]

bcbouy » 02 Jul 2013, 19:52[/url]"]fits perfect in a scotty rod holder

Alright, where did you get your umbrella, is it a standard size?

 

[bcbouy]

Scott1298 » 45 minutes ago[/url]"]

bcbouy » 02 Jul 2013, 19:52[/url]"]fits perfect in a scotty rod holder

Alright, where did you get your umbrella, is it a standard size?

crappy tire or walmart.standard size.11 dollars at crappy tire right now