The Smart Boater's Guide to Choosing a Boat Bimini Top | BoatUS

If you're buying a new or used boat with a canvas bimini top, or you are are looking to add a bimini to to your boat, you need to know some signs of quality construction. Canvas boat bimini tops can help protect you from the hot sun or passing rain shower while you're out on the water, so it's important to make sure it can offer you the best protection possible while also being easy to put up and stow. BoatUS Magazine's Lenny Rudow shows you a few signs of quality you should look for in a boat bimini frame, canvas, materials, and conveniences. Learn more about boat biminis:https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2019/march/bimini-tops. Need help installing a bimini? https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2014/october/installing-a-bimini CHAPTERS 0:00 Signs of quality in a boat bimini top 0:23 Check the bimini frame for excessive movement 0:48 Quality construction and materials 1:11 Fabric and stitching 2:00 Isenglas/clear canvas considerations 2:32 Quick-release system 2:50 Adjustment points 3:11 Ease of use 3:30 Stow before you tow 🚩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 FREE 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 #boatbimini #biminitop #boatbiminitop #canvasbimini #buyersguide