53 Bimini

[ian w]

My Sunbrella Bimini died today in a Florida storm
What material is best these days and what should the approximate price be
Ian W
1981 53

[Pascal]

I just had mine redone a month ago, using sunbrella. It was $800 but from a guy who I give a lot of work to so he usually is reasonable

It held up fine to the 50kts sustained, 65kts gusts we got last night

[SEVEN]

I had Sunbrella when I first bought the boat eight years ago, it tore apart in the first year storm. I decided to go with a very heavy vinyl. It’s held up beautifully for 7+ years. Very easy to clean. I do put a waterproof sealer on it once a year to make sure all the threads don’t get eaten up. If I had it done today, I would go back to the vinyl, but this time I would have all of the seams glued together rather than sewn.

[Retired1]

My Sunbrella Bimini died today in a Florida storm
What material is best these days and what should the approximate price be
Ian W
1981 53

you might wish to call Marine Liquidators in Fort Pierce, as they have a huge amount of new bimini tops of every size in stock.

[jmooney]

I have used a fabric called stamoid . Very waterproof, very strong.

[ian w]

Just been quoted $1500:for Sunbrella in Jupiter
Anyone know of a good value canvas shop Palm beach area

[Scarlett]

Just be glad you’re not in San Diego, we were quoted $6000.00 for our Bimini with 1/2 down and delivery in 6 months. Canvas guys here are really busy.