What size Bimini Top for 1986 Sea Ray Seville 19' BR?

SDSeville

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I just finished a partial restore of my 1986 Sea Ray Seville 19' BR. I am looking to buy a Bimini, but I am not sure what size to buy. I was thinking of buying a 6 footer with 3 bows. It looks like they are sold in heights of 32" through 46". What size should I get?
 

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Cannondale

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Re: What size Bimini Top for 1986 Sea Ray Seville 19' BR?

I'm not sure anyone can tell you what size to buy.....a lot is personal preference.

Do you want the top tall enough to stand without problems? Then a 36" is probably out of the question and most likely one in the 40" range, too. But realize the downside to taller tops....the further up the top moves, the smaller the patch of shade that's produced and the more sun that will "creep" inside from around the edges.

Suggestion: Measure from where you plan to mount its center mounting point up to the various heights. You'll soon realize what sort of height you should look at. Personally, while a 36" tall top looks "cool", it sure doesn't provide much stand-up height underneath.....would have to do a lot of crouching to get around under it.



Length.....the longer the more expensive, but the more shade it'll provide. Again, personal preference.


I'm guessing you know how to get the width measurement you need, right? ;)
 

V153

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Re: What size Bimini Top for 1986 Sea Ray Seville 19' BR?

Have you ever considered calling your friendly local canvas shop? ... Sigh ...

Here's what you need to know to design & build a good looking top:

Mounting height
Mounting width
Layout width
Overall length of top
Overall height of top

'Less you do all that right it's gonna look like ya bought a cheap top online ...?
 
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