Bimini Cost

[light200]

I am looking for a Bimini for a 2009 22ve....If i understand, they have a 6 foot and an 8 foot. any advantage/disadvantage to either route? also, any idea on the cost of these things, is the extended 8 foot bimini a lot more? i cant imagine they are that expensive, any help? I am looking for the Tige OEM version, not an aftermarket.

[dingleberry]

Advantage? Two extra feet of shade with the 8-footer

Depending where you live, that may be important. It sure helps here when it is 115-degrees on Lake Mead. I can't remember the price difference, but I do remember that it was not inexpensive.

However, for us, it was worth it.

[dingleberry]

Couple pics of the extended bimini:

[Ewok]

From my 09 RZ2 invoice:

Alpha Z Bimini Top - $870.00
2' extension ------ $646.00
Shade in South TX - Priceless

Tomorrow or Sat I'll look on the tag which describes the company that makes them for Tige, I think they are located in NC.

[ajholt7]

The prices above sound about right. I love having one but, mine on an 08 e-series tower is a pain to put up or down.

[Ewok]

It's surprisingly easy to set up and fold up the Alpha Z tower bimini. And it comes with a nice boot that has pockets to hold the extra legs from the standard bimini when you upgrade to the extension.

[Guapo]

I have the extended bimini....glad I have it. If I got a new boat, I'd order it again...FWIW...

[j2dna]

Same here. Very easy to put up/down on the Alpha Z tower.