How To Make A Wakeboard Tower Bimini?

Mounting a bimini under a wakeboard tower is a common style of bimini that provides shade coverage and is ideal for most open bow boats. Monster Tower offers the MT1 and MT2 models, which are perfect for budget wakeboard boats. The MT1 is designed to sit higher above the deck, providing great shade coverage.

To install the bimini top, follow the installation instructions provided by Origin Wakeboard Towers. The Reborn Pro Tower Bimini Installation Guide is designed to fit most popular wakeboard towers on the market, with 1350V being suitable for narrow-medium boats. All tops are 48 long and approximately 16 inches long.

To fold the tower bimini when used at high, determine the desired size of the bimini frame and measure inside the tower legs. Leave some clearance, possibly 12-1 per foot.

The first step in building a wake tower bimini is to design the framework as simple as possible. The kit comes with screws for mounting the bimini to the tower’s leg. To do so, line each base up with the marked mounting points and screw each mount onto the tower’s leg.

A wakeboard tower with bimini is an essential combination that provides protection from the sun while using the best quality Sunbrella marine canvas. Lift the bimini top, connect the rear middle frame bar with the rings mounted on the tower’s rear bars, and connect the front support bars with the bimini.

In summary, installing a bimini under a wakeboard tower provides excellent shade coverage and provides a comfortable and functional setup for your boat.

How to waterproof a Bimini?

• You don’t even have to remove your marine canvas to clean and waterproof it. You can do it right on your boat or pontoon, even if it’s in the water. Cleaning and waterproofing your boat top or boat cover while it’s properly stretched over its frame reduces the chance of stretching or shrinking as it so often does when your remove it to clean and waterproof. Your marine canvas continues to fit even after it’s been treated. How’s that for convenience?

• It waterproofs as well as or better than the best, old technology waterproof sprays. No need to sacrifice performance to get a greener healthier product.

• CANVAS SHIELD® is durable. It lasts longer. It continues to waterproof after the surface treatment has worn off or has been washed off and after surface beading no longer occurs. This gives you peace of mind that if for whatever reason you can’t get to your boat for its recommended regular or annual boat cover or boat top cleaning and waterproofing, your boat remains protected longer, until you can get to it.

How do I stop my Bimini top from rattling?

So that it doesn’t rattle. So much when it’s going down the Waterway. Keep an eye on the different positions or tensioners that you can do on your Bimini. Top so it. So it doesn’t rattle.

Is it okay to pull a tube from a wakeboard tower?

While it may be tempting to use your wakeboard tower to pull a tube, it’s important to prioritize safety and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Pulling a tube with a wakeboard tower can compromise stability, safety, structural integrity, maneuverability, and even warranty coverage. Instead, invest in a proper tow bar or harness specifically designed for towing tubes. This will ensure a safer and more enjoyable experience for everyone on board.

How to attach a bimini to a tower?

Step 5 :Install the bimini top under the top section of your wakeboard tower. Install the four bimini rings on the tower’s bars as shown in the right pictures, but don’t tighten the bolts of the rings.Please measure the distance between the 2 rings mounted on the rear bars of tower, and adjust the pins to let the total length of rear frame bar to fit it.Lift the bimini top, connect the rear middle frame bar with the rings mounted on the rear bars of the tower.Connect the front support bars with the bimini rings mounted on the front bars of tower. Now you have installed the tower bimini on the tower as you want.Please make a bit adjustment for the ring to get the best position, then tighten all of the bolts and set screws.

Step 6 : Install the bimini top above on the towerMount two rings on the front bars of tower, and mount two rings on the top section as shown in the right pictures, but don’t tighten the bolts of the rings.Let the two intubations of the rear middle frame bar to hide inside the frame.Lift the bimini top, Connect the two lift fittings with the rings mounted on the top section of the tower.Connect the front support bars with the bimini rings mounted on the front bars of tower.Now you have installed the tower bimini on the tower as you want.Please make a bit adjustment for the ring to get the best position, then tighten all of the bolts and set screws.

Please keep in mindthe bimini is rated up to 40MPH, please fold the tower bimini when used at high speeds( 40MPH), Violation will damage the product or cause serious personalinjuries.

How do I make my Bimini higher?

I saw extenders on some on-line site, but cannot find them. It should be simple: cut both sides of 1″ dia. center pole, insert 9″ extension with sleeves or smaller dia. like a fishing rod ferrule.

Hi Chris,There are a couple of ways to do it. Take a look at the pictures of these bimini top parts.One is a extension unit and the other is a tube joint. I think the photos are pretty self explanitory. I am not sure of either the inches the frame extender gives you, nor the price. I will have to check on both. I am pretty sure a pair willl be fairly pricey. The tube joint style will require you to have two of them on each side. It’s been awhile since I priced them as well. I can check and happy to get them for you. I could have them dropshipped straight to you. The tube joint does come in plastic by another company, but since the foot of your frame is taking so much pressure and wind, I would be inclined to use stainless steel in this occasion.Does either one of these appeal to you?Tammy.

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Where do you measure for a bimini top?

The mounting point is located approximately at the center of the bimini top. A 6 foot bimini covers 3 feet in front and 3 feet behind the mounting point.

If you are measuring your existing bimini, please note that some tops have a flap or overhang. Do not include this in the length measurement. Measure only from bow pocket to bow pocket.

How to fold down a bimini top?

Folding Down Your Bimini Top Unclip the front hold down straps. Fold the top backwards, taking care that the canvas folds in as wrinkle-free as possible. Place the storage boot securely around the Bimini so that the curve of the Bimini follows the curve of the boot and zip.

We hope that our blogs have explained the reasons why a Bimini top is a great addition to a boat and how much more enjoyable a Bimini top makes a day on the water. We have also stressed the importance of shade on the water for health reasons. So, now you’ve taken our advice. You’ve ordered your top and it is beautifully installed on the boat. Now what? All you need to do is deploy the Bimini and get ready for lots of fun. Here’s how:

Bimini Set-Up. Open the Bimini up and clip in the front and rear hold down straps by attaching the snap hook to the eye straps.

Adjust the hold down straps so that they are as tight as possible.

How do you waterproof a bimini top?

• You don’t even have to remove your marine canvas to clean and waterproof it. You can do it right on your boat or pontoon, even if it’s in the water. Cleaning and waterproofing your boat top or boat cover while it’s properly stretched over its frame reduces the chance of stretching or shrinking as it so often does when your remove it to clean and waterproof. Your marine canvas continues to fit even after it’s been treated. How’s that for convenience?

• It waterproofs as well as or better than the best, old technology waterproof sprays. No need to sacrifice performance to get a greener healthier product.

• CANVAS SHIELD® is durable. It lasts longer. It continues to waterproof after the surface treatment has worn off or has been washed off and after surface beading no longer occurs. This gives you peace of mind that if for whatever reason you can’t get to your boat for its recommended regular or annual boat cover or boat top cleaning and waterproofing, your boat remains protected longer, until you can get to it.

How much weight can a wakeboard tower hold?

How much weight can a wakeboard tower pull?. Most wakeboard towers can easily and safely pull 1 to 2 average sized adults weighing up to 250 pounds each. This is provided the person being towed is only on a board- wake board, knee board, wake skate board or wake surf board. Never tow people on a tube or other inflatable. The difference in drag, potential force of anchoring pull back and much higher multi-directional force between a tube and a board rider is significant and could damage the tower or boat.

Can I tow tubes with a wakeboard tower?. Absolutely not! You should never tow a tube from a wakeboard tower. The amount of force could damage or break a wakeboard tower, lead to damage of your boat’s fiberglass hull and possibly injure someone. Towing a tube is very different than towing a wakeboarder. There could be significantly more drag or anchoring force than a wakeboard tower was designed to handle.We recommend you use a low transom mounted ski tow eye hook to tow tubes.

In fact, even factory installed wakeboard towers found on the most expensive wake boats don’t allow you to tow tubes. They all have warning labels that specifically state not to otherwise it will void your warranty. If an aftermaket wakeboard tower manufacturer claims their towers are strong enough to pull tubes, we would advise you not to.

How do you secure a bimini top?

Step 3. Attach the hold-down straps by locating the cutouts in the fabric on the front and rear pockets. Wrap the loop end of the strap into the cutout and around the frame. Take the hook end of the strap and pass it through the loop, pull tight. Repeat this process at each of the four cutouts. If your pockets have zippers, it may be easier to unzip them for this step if you find you’re having trouble threading the straps.

Step 4. After the hold-down straps are attached, connect the eye ends of the secondary bows to bow one by removing the screw from each jaw slide. Flip the end of the secondary bow over and insert the eye end into the jaw slide making sure the holes are aligned. Reinsert the screw and tighten. Repeat the step with each secondary bow.

Step 1. Your top is now fully assembled and ready for installation! To install mounting hardware, locate the parts bag and open it to ensure you have everything needed. When you measured your Bimini top, the mounting point, which is the center of the top over the desired coverage area, should have been located. Take a deck hinge and place it on the mounting point on the gunnel of one side of the boat. If you have a fiberglass boat, place a piece of masking tape under the deck hinge to protect against cracking while drilling. Make sure the deck hinge is parallel with the gunnel and mark the drill holes.

Is it harder to wakeboard without a tower?

You may be wondering if you even need a wakeboard tower. No, you don’t need a wakeboard tower to wakeboard—but it’s much more fun with one! It’s very simple. Towers allow you to achieve more hang time when you are doing tricks while you are wakeboarding. You can jump higher on your wakeboard and enjoy more time in the air for awesome tricks when you have a wakeboard tower. Sounds pretty cool, but how does a wakeboard tower achieve this?

Wakeboard Towers Have a Higher Tie-Off Point. Without a wakeboard tower, your rope is most likely tied to the back of the boat at a point that is fairly close to the water. This kind of low tie-off point has the effect of constantly pulling you downward—when you jump, the rope is at a downward angle and pulls you back down almost immediately. The rope can also get caught in the turbulence behind the boat, making it harder to get up on the wakeboard and do tricks.

A wakeboard tower solves the problem of a low tow point by raising the tie-off point. With a higher tow line, you can jump higher with more freedom to do tricks and flips, and the rope will be well above the water so it doesn’t get caught in turbulence. A higher tow point also helps you get up on your wakeboard much easier. While it is possible to wakeboard without a tower, we highly recommend adding one to get the air you’re looking for when performing tricks.

How do you fold a Monster Tower Bimini?

Squeeze all the fabric or push the fabric into that boot. And that way it’ll rest on top of the tower. And be folded. Up.