Here is my bimini project. Didn’t really want to shell out a bunch of money for a new top. Sharky come through for me with some awning material. He passed it to Penny and Donnie since I was out of town and she held on to it for me. Then top2tobottom1 put some strong stitches around the edges. I took a few shots as I went along. This was fun. It may not look as good as a factory top but it sure is a lot less expensive. I think it turned out alright, better than alright.
initial layout
first cut for fitting, note material in background
glued and taped to size
first fitting
looking like a bimini now
inner bows and straps added. After this step I had it sewed by top2bottom1. He did a great job!
that extra material was enough to make a boot. Cut, glued, taped and then put eight snaps along the edge.
ITS UP!! Made some straps using the old hardware. Still trying to figure the best place to put them. On the top of the bimini bows or down the side shaft a little, where they are now.
Again, thanks to sharky for the material, penny for being the middle (wo)man and top2bottom1 for stiiching the edges. I couldn’t have done it without you folks.
I hope to return the favor to you folks in the future.
j
