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Need Recommendations for Bimini on 23 Montego

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Need Recommendations for Bimini on 23 Montego

Postby rtwheeler » January 21st, 2021, 1:50 pm

Good afternoon everyone!
I bought a 23 Montego a couple months ago. The original Bimini was removed, and a junky universal top from Atwoods was added. I would like to go back to the original top style but I cannot seem to find a frame for it anywhere online. I can always fabricate one myself, but wanted to ask here to get ideas before I go to that trouble. Thanks!


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Re: Need Recommendations for Bimini on 23 Montego

Postby tomschauer » January 21st, 2021, 1:59 pm

I doubt you will find a frame anywhere. A local canvas shop can measure and make the frame and top.
If your 23 is like my 28 was, the original was a problem anyway. I came down to steep to the top of the windshield and you couldn't see unless you were sitting down. I would want another foot or so of clear vinyl above the windshield.
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Re: Need Recommendations for Bimini on 23 Montego

Postby rtwheeler » January 21st, 2021, 2:11 pm

Tom- thanks for the input. I was leaning on the side of creating my own anyways so I have it exactly how I want it. I am not doing the entire camper enclosure on mine since it is going to be trailered and not used strictly at the lake (some camping too haha), but I still want the top to cover the seats from the weather. Thanks again!
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Re: Need Recommendations for Bimini on 23 Montego

Postby bud37 » January 21st, 2021, 3:29 pm

You could check out similar boats for sale on line .....you may get an idea from one of those that may help the decision along....
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