Bimini on an RT188, pics

[Skeeterbait]

A couple of guys asked that I post pictures of my bimini top on my RT188. This is a custom kit sized for the RT188 and was purchased here http://www.websweeper.com/biminitops/id-28677
I went with aluminum frame, Sunbrella fabric and stainless hardware kit. It comes complete and ready to be put together and mounted.
I did shorten my main bow 5 inches and mounted it where it set on the perimeter of the back deck when down and in the boot.

[Obsessed]

Thanks. Subscribed to this thread so I won't lose track of it.

[maker of things]

awesome. definitely looking into that.

[Troyman1514]

Looks awesome Skeeter ! Where did ya get your inner track rails and your push pin holders ?

[93ls1rx7]

Wow, that looks better than I thought it would! I love it

[Transom]

That looks like it would not get in the way too bad. I bet that shade is nice to sit down and drink a bottle of water in the summer.

[repdept]

Looks Great

[tnbassin]

Nice. I may go ahead and do this. I have spent too many days sitting in the boat with no shade in the summer. Very miserable

[Yakalong]

Looks great

[Skeeterbait]

Looks awesome Skeeter ! Where did ya get your inner track rails and your push pin holders ?

The attachment rails are GearTrac brand and they came from www.yakattack.us

Not sure what you mean by push pin holders?

[tnbassin]

Again, thanks for the pictures but I have a question for you. When the bimini top is up, can you set in the back deck seat and able to troll crankbaits out the back or does the bimini not allow you to set up in the back deck seat?

[RngrBill]

Well done Sir. Everything you have done to your RT188 is well thought out to meet your needs and looks great.

[Troyman1514]

The attachment rails are GearTrac brand and they came from www.yakattack.us

Not sure what you mean by push pin holders?

Sorry I meant anchor pin holder

[Skeeterbait]

Again, thanks for the pictures but I have a question for you. When the bimini top is up, can you set in the back deck seat and able to troll crankbaits out the back or does the bimini not allow you to set up in the back deck seat?

As I have it set it would not be possible to sit in the rear seat. Not a problem for us because the wife likes to fish early with the bimini down then mid day when it gets hot, she pulls the bimini up and lounges, reads, preps lunch, etc., while I fish from the front. This was her preferred mid day activity before we bought the bimini, it just gives her more comfort and lets me duck under to cool off. But, remember a 4 strap bimini can be adjusted some to lean forward and back. So you could adjust it forward enough to allow someone to sit in the back chair if you wanted. You can also buy slide rails to mount on the gunnels that would allow you to slide the whole bimini forward and back when needed. They offer it as an option.

[tnbassin]

As I have it set it would not be possible to sit in the rear seat. Not a problem for us because the wife likes to fish early with the bimini down then mid day when it gets hot, she pulls the bimini up and lounges, reads, preps lunch, etc., while I fish from the front. This was her preferred mid day activity before we bought the bimini, it just gives her more comfort and lets me duck under to cool off. But, remember a 4 strap bimini can be adjusted some to lean forward and back. So you could adjust it forward enough to allow someone to sit in the back chair if you wanted. You can also buy slide rails to mount on the gunnels that would allow you to slide the whole bimini forward and back when needed. They offer it as an option.

Thanks, we all appreciate your help on Tin Boats.

[Skeeterbait]

Sorry I meant anchor pin holder

The anchor pole holders I use are Kingpin. The mounting of them is somewhat custom. I bought aluminum track mounts from Cisco Fishing Systems. The Cisco mounts are meant for Tracker Versa Track rails but I switched out their bolts for the Mighty Bolts sold for use with the GearTrac rails. I had to drill and tap holes in the Cisco mounts to match the hole pattern in the Kingpin holders.

[Troyman1514]

Thanks a bunch ! You have a well thought out machine....Love the white !

[Grahamb]

When mounting something like that to the gunnel; do you just use screws or do you use a nut so you can get a washer and nut on the other side?

[tjsellsfords]

I love it! I'll be going to pick up my Crestliner VT 18 this Wednesday and I really think I want one of these. Which fabric did you go with? Also is your frame aluminum or stainless? it's obvious you got the stainless fittings. If it's aluminum, I think it looks fine with the stainless fittings.

It looks like the grab handle would have to be removed to install the slide rail. Is that correct?

[Skeeterbait]

When mounting something like that to the gunnel; do you just use screws or do you use a nut so you can get a washer and nut on the other side?

No way to get a nut inside the gunnel rail. I used stainless self taping screws. They come with the kit.