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hi there fellow whalers,

Question: I am entertaining whether or not to fit a fixed hard top or bimni top on a classic 1973 outrage 19. I am not sure where the best place to purchase a custom made bimni - collapsable top made from stainless steel tubing. Any suggestions will be most appreciated.

Thank you

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Why not have both? A T top can that comes down like a bimini!

www.bimiteetop.com 888 251 5911/ 813 240 1617

About the same price as a bimini, you have a tee top that removes easily. You can put rod holders, antennas, lights etc on it. No can do that on a bimini.

It mounts to the Console and not the floor.

My boat has had it for about 5 years.
(No internet pictures available on it on mine.)

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What an interesting idea Wrangler!

Thank you for posting their website.

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I don't have your year and model Whaler but I would make sure if you wanted to add a T-top that you have some wood in the floor to fasten it to.

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John,

It is a 1973, Outrage 19.

Apparently there is wood, but to be honest I dont have the heart to drill on the deck. I want to keep her as clean as possible and as true to her original outfit.

I'm checking with a helpful lady at Millscanvas called suzanne with a bimni for this model BW.

Wranglers suggestion of a combined t-top/bimni is very interesting, however I need a wider spread of cover, since here in Dubai the temperatures can reach 49 centigrade and with our 2 year old I need as much protection from the sun as possible.

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I've spent several years where you are Bumblebee......it's very hot.

With that said.....I think a Bimini top would provide you with more shade than a T-top. T-tops are great however I think the Bimini tops provides a larger area of shade for your two year old.

49C (120F) is VERY hot!!!

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Yeah, but it's a dry heat! (joke)

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Cliff,

Whereabouts were you stationed here in the region?

Its awfully hard trying to get reaonably priced items for the BW's out here, especially someone to do any type of work on BW's with the same sort of workmanship to detail back in the US.

Question: I was told at Millscanvas that for my 19"4 Outrage, that they have a standard 3 bow bimni. Ideally I would like a 4 bow because I see on your 13'sport you have a 3 bow which covers nicely for that size. Is there a particular reason for them not being aboe to cater a 4 bow for a 19"4 Outrage?

Also, I notice that these bimnis have a set of nylon straps - personally I like the whole tubular framework to be in stainless steel, what are the advantages and disadvantages of getting a set of stainless tubular bars to replace the nylon straps?

Thank you for your time.

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Bumblebee. I was on four different US Navy aircraft carriers when I was there however when we were on liberty, we pulled into Jebal Ali and went to Dubai and also went to Baharain. I've spent many hours OVER the region anywhere from 25,000 to 35,000 feet too. ;)

As for your Bimini top strap and poles, I prefer the straps myself as they will allow you the option to lower the top and not have to deal with all the extra poles. It all boils down to personal preference though.