How to Raise and Lower a Boat Bimini Top | BoatUS

BoatUS Magazine's Lenny Rudow shows you how to put up/open and stow/close/lower a bimini top for boats. If you get caught in an unexpected squall while out for the day on the water, you'll want to know how to raise or open your bimini top -- and fast! Likewise, once the rain has stopped or before towing your boat home for the night, you'll also need to know how to stow it. Lenny takes you through the steps needed to raise and lower this accessory that can double as your boat's sun shade. Your own boat's bimini top might be a little different, but you'll get the basic idea. We recommend going through the process on your own boat a few times before you need to. Do make sure to put your bimini down or lower your boat bimini before towing as it is not made to withstand the buffeting winds. And also ensure it's dry before storing to avoid mold and mildew from forming. Learn more about boat bimini tops at https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2019/march/bimini-tops or how to install a bimini at https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2014/october/installing-a-bimini 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #BoatUS #bimini #boat