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05-25-2011, 12:16 PM #1
Outback V Bimini Mod - Short Rear Poles
I finally got my bimini mod done. I think it tuned out pretty good.
The tubes are 2 1/2" long. I don't own a fancy crimper, so I used #8 stainless screws. I drilled and tapped holes for the screws in the tower.
I bought the rail mount hinges from Gander Mountain / Overtons and modified them.
I placed a sheet of 40 grit sand paper around a 1 1/4" piece of PVC pipe. The O.D. of the pipe measures about 1 5/8". I rough sanded until I got close, and finished up with some fine sand paper. I cleaned the burrs with a knife.
The nice thing about it is that I can leave the bimini fully attached, and still fold my tower forward.
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05-25-2011, 12:35 PM #2
I don't get it.
What is the advantage to this mod?2008 Outback V - gravity III ballasts, perfect pass star gazer, hydraulic wake plate, depth finder, water stainer, rad-a-cage tower, board racks, tower mirror, bimini top, audio package d, graphics package e, appearance package, cockpit & tonneau cover, mooring cover, black stainless rubrail, docking lights, OJ 14.25x14.0 prop.
Toys: Ronix Viva 136 with Kai bindings, Phase5 Drew Danielo Pro, Straight Line Sumo Sac 750lb, 450lb, 125lb ballast.
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05-25-2011, 01:07 PM #3
No rear straps, no flopping around bimini, two hands to put cover on, and head protection from my future Exiles.
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05-25-2011, 02:12 PM #4
Awesome! Do I see a mod front poles in the near future?
I too despise straps on the bimini, well done Sir, well done indeed!Kraig - 2010 Outback V
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05-25-2011, 02:22 PM #5
Nice! Great idea molding the brace points to fit tthe tower.
PWI as usual...
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05-25-2011, 03:19 PM #6
I competely forgot about those straps.
My boat has been in storage since October so I almost forget what she looks like. lol2008 Outback V - gravity III ballasts, perfect pass star gazer, hydraulic wake plate, depth finder, water stainer, rad-a-cage tower, board racks, tower mirror, bimini top, audio package d, graphics package e, appearance package, cockpit & tonneau cover, mooring cover, black stainless rubrail, docking lights, OJ 14.25x14.0 prop.
Toys: Ronix Viva 136 with Kai bindings, Phase5 Drew Danielo Pro, Straight Line Sumo Sac 750lb, 450lb, 125lb ballast.