Dimensions of custom bimini surfboard pockets...

[IDBoating]

I've had a few PM's asking for the dimensions we used on our custom bimini surf pockets. I was going to add this to the existing thread on this topic, but I must be search challenged today because I cannot find the original thread anywhere, even with all sorts of search terms. Weird.

Anyway, here is the bimini laid out with dimensions superimposed. Total cost including materials and labor at Jacob's Upholstery in Spokane was ~$180. They had the stretchy netting and the bias tape (edging), while I separately obtained the unbacked neoprene for the friction pads.

Remember, these dimensions were determined by providing the upholstery shop with our surfboards and picking what fit properly. We have since purchased a new surfboard and it fit perfectly. Using stretchy netting and elastic in the open end makes it work well with different sizes, but your boards might need different dimensions.

I sized the image a bit larger than usual so you can better see some of the details.

Hope this helps some folks - this is one of the best mods we've done to the boat.

[talltigeguy]

You challenged my searching skills. I looked and can't find it either.

My pockets were made for my existing surfboards. I haven't had any chance to upgrade my surf boards, so it has worked great for me. We made one of the pockets too long, so I just stuffed a rag in the end of it to make it shorter.

My other unique challenge (and may be a challenge for some other non-alpha Z tower owners) is that I have about 1 inch between the bottom of my bimini and the tower speakers. So I insert my boards from the front, and needed a small strap to hold them down with the wind that catches them. It has worked great for me so far. I could not talk my guy into putting any sort of neoprene on there, but I wish that I had pursued it more. Eventually, the tip of my boards are going to wear through the bimini. At that time, I will construct a new bimini, and remake the surf pockets very similar to how they are now.

[Stingreye]

You challenged my searching skills. I looked and can't find it either.

TO quote Barney Stinson..... "Challenge accepted"

I have found google seems to work better for me digging up old threads. So google, site:tigeowners.com waboating bimini

and your first hit should be:

Here is the page I think you were looking for:
http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/show...-Alpha-Z/page4

Thanks for sharing, at some point, I would love to add some surf pockets....

[talltigeguy]

TO quote Barney Stinson..... "Challenge accepted"

I have found google seems to work better for me digging up old threads. So google, site:tigeowners.com waboating bimini

and your first hit should be:

Here is the page I think you were looking for:
http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/show...-Alpha-Z/page4

Thanks for sharing, at some point, I would love to add some surf pockets....

You da man!!!!!