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PostPosted: Jun 30, 2010 8:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

smitty1258, thanks for the bump. ME TOO!
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PostPosted: Jul 01, 2010 5:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

im in the process of building a $200-300 bimini for my moomba. steel welded frame, already got the clamps from bullet. gonna be 5'x6'
very similiar to texguys, without the nice arc Very Happy

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PostPosted: Jul 01, 2010 7:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've sketched up some plans to make some out of some 1" PVC tubing I already have. Just gotta buy fittings & mat'l... Plan on making it tonight thru the weekend. I'll try to post some pics up next week...hopefully it works! Wink
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PostPosted: Jul 01, 2010 8:46 am    Post subject: Re: top Reply with quote

bishab wrote:
Here is the top I had made for my old outback. It was made so I would not have to remove it to tow the boat to and from teh lake and was also on top of the tower for plenty of head room.







Where did you get the rings that mount to the tower? What kind of tubing did you use?
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PostPosted: Jul 01, 2010 9:49 am    Post subject: Re: top Reply with quote

PKwakeboard wrote:

Where did you get the rings that mount to the tower? What kind of tubing did you use?


http://shop.monstertower.com/p-75-monster-tower-universal-tower-brackets-one-pair.aspx
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PostPosted: Jul 01, 2010 1:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i got mine from bullet for alot cheaper Wink
http://www.bulletlines.com/wakeboard-tower-clamp-p/1142.htm
(includes rubber inserts not shown)

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PostPosted: Jul 02, 2010 8:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I bought all my parts n stuff lastnight. I've got $100 into it. Construction will start tonight. I hope it doens't look to ghetto, bout for $100 as long as it works I'll be happy!

My tower has 2 bolts in the top of it for folding, so I plan on using those.

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PostPosted: Jul 06, 2010 7:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Worked GREAT!!! Made the frame Friday night & spent Sat. sewing the canvas. I'll try to post up pics tonight...
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PostPosted: Jul 06, 2010 2:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

As promised:
Plans and the PVC cleaner that was AMAZING! This was used PVC from my waterline in my well for 8 years! It even removed the red dirt stains!


Frame on kitchen table:


Cover after sprayed with UV blocker. Completely double stiched & re-inforced corners & grommets:


Cover sitting on frame:


Cover attached to frame with 3/16" braided roap:

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PostPosted: Jul 06, 2010 3:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Some pics on the boat. I was very happy it didn't look quite as red-neck as I thought it might... It'll serve the purpose until I can afford something better, and it only took about 10 hours to make total.





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PostPosted: Jul 28, 2011 7:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you're concerned about head room you could order a bimini from the guy i had make mine. I helped him design it and it works great! It's a little cheaper than most i looked into (under $400) and i don't have to duck under it to get to the captain's chair, but it still provides good shade! It takes about 90 seconds to put up by clicking together 12 buckles like you would see on a life jacket, and about 30 seconds to take down for trailering. It will fit any Monster MT1 tower... all he'll need is one measurement from you in order to get the front width correct. If you're interested in seeing more photos let me know!

tib_82@yahoo.com




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PostPosted: Jul 29, 2011 6:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

now thats intresting.
plus if the motor konks out you could use wind power.
very unique, and pretty cool

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