Bimini Extension

[Kvon]

Hey all,
I am looking at getting the Bimini Extension for my 08 Z1. I like the concept of the current setup, but it really doesn't provide enough coverage.

My buds over at Texas Tige let me know that there is an extension that I can buy which zips right up to the factory bimini (sunbrella).

Has anyone purchased this extension and if so... Pictures anyone???

Thanks kvon

[kerlee]

Here is a pic
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[chpthril]

^^^^ The 08 would have either the current "E" or the discontinued "Z" tower. It's probably direct from the peeps that make the bimini for Tige V's going through Tige.

[Kvon]

Thanks for the pic. It looks good! Do you think it was worth the coin??

[kerlee]

yes, however it is different from the standard bimini. It kind of lips up in the front. I am not sure whether I like that part of it. You cannot adjust it to make the forward poles longer and bring it down. It does provide plenty of shade though, which is the purpose.

[Guapo]

Kerlee, my 09 RZ2 has adjustable poles in the front that allow me to change the length. Mine doesn't lip up like that. I'll see if I can find a picture...not sure if I have one or not and the boat is in storage. You might check with your dealer on it though.

[kerlee]

Guapo.
Thanks, your maybe different. Mid year 2009, Tige changed its supplier of Bimini tops. I had to wait for about 6 weeks to get the extended version. Just to clarify, there are 3 adjustments on my front poles like on the standard top, but they are there to make the bimini fit tight. I asked the dealer about it and they agreed that they thought the extension had a slight lip up when compared to the standard and they noticed that when they first saw the 2009's when they first came out in 2008. I got the top at the end of the season. I will have to wait until next season to see how much it bugs me. They actually had to make my extension top completely since it was a different supplier than my original top, even though it is a zip on, therefore I can always change back to the standard top next season as I have both still.
Kerry

[wannab0133]

bimini

Here are two pics from my 2007 20v with the factory 2008 bimini and extension. It was worth the coin for me. I used it a lot during the hottest temps of the summer. I would leave it off if it was going to be cooler and just run with the normal bimini. It is a very welcome addition to keep cool in august.

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tigenewbimini 007.jpg

[Kvon]

wannab0133,
did you install the bimini yourself or did you have your dealer do it??

I like the way that looks.
Thanks for the pics