Need Recommendations for Bimini on 23 Montego

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Need Recommendations for Bimini on 23 Montego

Post by rtwheeler »

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

Post by tomschauer »

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

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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

Post by bud37 »

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....
FWIW.....The above is just my opinion.
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