where to find a bimini - 21i

[TXST8tj]

my buddy is in great need of a bimini for his newly acquired 2000 21i. new to this stuff, so do we need to go through Tige for one, or can we find an 'universal' or whatever bimini? where would you guys say the best route would be in getting one?

[da.bell]

Check out this thread. It might help you with a selection and there is some talk of a possible group buy....

http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/show...ghlight=bimini

[spharis]

Biminis are based on the width of the mount locations. You can order from a plethora of online resources with that measurement.

[chpthril]

If you considering a new tower sometime in the near future, you may want to look at moving up the new tower or pushing back the bimini and do the 2 together because most biminis are made to fit the tower.

[wakeboarder247]

I totally agree with what chpthril said. That boat has the infamous Metrcraft tower that everyone and their brother, including myself, has had countless problems with. If you put a bimini on that tower, you are going to end up replacing it and buying another bimini. you could save money in the long run by getting a new bimini when you get a new tower.

[TXST8tj]

i filled him in on the Metcraft tower as soon as you guys brought it up a while back. in talking to him a few minutes ago about the top, i basically said...$800 for a bimini now, or around $2000+ for a better tower and top. we'll see which route he goes.
we were wondering if the Tige dealer might be able to get a hold of a NOS bimini top for the metcraft tower (if Tige actually keeps stuff like that), and perhaps it would be on the less expensive side.

i would personally rather just get one with a new tower. however, assuming we get at least a season out of the metcrap tower, $300 for something NOS or used or whatever would almost be worth it for coverage from the Texas sun until a new tower comes along.

[yllw20]

www.towerbiminis.com.
I have one they work great and no tie down straps flapping on ya

[TXST8tj]

well, i've pretty much sold him on a new tower and bimini for that. now it comes down to which one. he's looking at this as a priority because we know we're going to bake without a bimini.

yllw20.....where in Allen are you? i have family that live on Stacy RD, LN, DR...whatever.

[da.bell]

well, i've pretty much sold him on a new tower and bimini for that. now it comes down to which one. he's looking at this as a priority because we know we're going to bake without a bimini.

yllw20.....where in Allen are you? i have family that live on Stacy RD, LN, DR...whatever.

Dang, you are good. You should become a salesperson for Tige and sell him the new RZ4.

[TXST8tj]

well, i'll let him play with this one for the season. then i'll sell him on something bigger for next year and buy the 21i from him.




and then get shot by my wife.

[sooner25]

I have the bimimi from my old metcrap tower. it's in really good shape. if he's still interested, i'll get some pics of it.

[TXST8tj]

PM sent


he likes the Titan Series II tower and possibly the Monster Tower. they both seem to be nice designs, get good reviews and are very reasonably priced (compared to some others). i personally prefer the Monster Tower. $1700 for tower and bimini top...shipped.

[dogbert]

well, i've pretty much sold him on a new tower and bimini for that. now it comes down to which one. he's looking at this as a priority because we know we're going to bake without a bimini.

It's always fun spending other people's money

[TXST8tj]

haha....the wife doesn't let me spend my own, so why not. really though, i just get into doing the research and like helping putting things together.

[skyski_tige]

I have a Titan Series II tower and love it. If he goes that route, have him make sure the measurements he sends in to Titan has enough room for the front windshield to open. Mine needed about another 2" to open properly.

The Titan bimini is way to low in my opinion. I am getting a bimini custom made for about $500. It should be done next week.