| Pontoons are known for their fun and | | | | which connects the top to the boat, is also |
| maneuverability, as they allow you to travel | | | | available in a number of varieties, among them |
| almost everywhere, but regardless of your | | | | aluminum and stainless steel. |
| coordinates, it's hard to keep in the shade on the | | | | The standard dimensions for pontoon bimini tops |
| open water. When you're on the pontoon, unless | | | | are eight feet by eight feet to eight feet by ten |
| you have some form of protection, you'll be | | | | feet, with a height of about 46" to 60". Of |
| pretty much totally open to things like rain, spray, | | | | course, looks are important too; bimini tops are |
| and ultraviolet rays. This could make it hard to get | | | | available in a number of colours, so you can find |
| the most enjoyment out of your pontoon boat, | | | | one to match the detailing on your pontoon. |
| regardless of whether you're fishing, seeing the | | | | There are three basic configurations available: |
| sights, or having a good time with company. Thus, | | | | traditional, or a ordinary square or rectangular |
| most pontoon boat pilots call the bimini top a key | | | | shape; buggy-style, which has extra flaps which |
| addition. Bimini tops get their name from the | | | | reach downward and attach to the surrounding |
| westernmost island chain in the Bahamas, where | | | | railing; and extra-long, which extends beyond the |
| anglers originated this type of extended canopy, | | | | cabin for extra sun protection. |
| putting them on their boats to provide protection | | | | In addition to the bimini top itself, it's worth |
| from the sun. | | | | thinking about looking at a storage boot, in which |
| Now, pontoon bimini tops are available in many | | | | you can easily pack up the bimini top while the |
| different forms to meet the pontoon owner's | | | | pontoon is docked, or even things such as privacy |
| needs. In terms of bimini top materials, there are | | | | partitions, or towel clips, so that you can hang |
| many choices. There are polyester tops, | | | | your towels from the bimini top. Certain dealers |
| polyester-cotton blend bimini's, vinyl tops, or quite | | | | sell the various parts including fabric and tubing |
| a few different patented materials. Each option | | | | separately, so you even have the choice to build |
| varies in terms of endurance, wrinkle prevention, | | | | a bimini top of your own. With so many options |
| and cost. These can also have mildew and | | | | out there, there's something to meet the needs |
| UV-resistant capabilities. Tubing for bimini tops, | | | | of every pontoon boat owner. |