towing a boat with a bimini top

[aggiedave98]

I just bought an '04 Stardeck Aurora 2000 and I'd like to know the best way to position the bimini top for towing. It has some "short" arms that I think you should use when towing the boat, but I'm not sure how to "configure" everything.

How do i know the best setup for the bimini top? Is there anyway to see pictures?

thanks.

 

[roscoe]

Re: towing a boat with a bimini top

Fold the bimini completely down if you want it to last very long.

Good ideal to cover it and strap it down as well.

 

[ruf1967]

Re: towing a boat with a bimini top

tow with it completely down

 

[Outsider]

Re: towing a boat with a bimini top

If what you have is what you see here, hook 'em up and get on down thwe highway:



If not, collapse the top to the rear, secure by wrapping with straps or boot. Do not fold forward unless securely held down. Should the top come loose during travel, it will quickly become a parachute and just as quickly become junk ...

 

[protozo1]

Re: towing a boat with a bimini top

Fold the bimini completely down if you want it to last very long.

Good ideal to cover it and strap it down as well.

ditto

 

[aggiedave98]

Re: towing a boat with a bimini top

If what you have is what you see here, hook 'em up and get on down thwe highway:



If not, collapse the top to the rear, secure by wrapping with straps or boot. Do not fold forward unless securely held down. Should the top come loose during travel, it will quickly become a parachute and just as quickly become junk ...

my top is very similar to the link. I drove with it like that, but I think down all the way is the best. I just need to get some straps to hold it down and some padding to not mess up the boat.