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Re: Towing with bimini up and folded?
Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 2:16 pm
by AsLan7
jasonm wrote: Sun Aug 26, 2018 1:11 pm
when you guys talk about towing with it up...Do you mean with it out completely so its in full shade mode or arms attached, but rolled up?
Thanks.
...second option with just arms attached and folded with bimini cover on.
The 1st option would be called parachute mode.!

Re: Towing with bimini up and folded?
Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:25 pm
by jasonm
okay. Thats what I thought, but wanted to make sure. I didn't want have to open and close the Bimini all the time if it was not necessary.
Re: Towing with bimini up and folded?
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:25 am
by thunder550
Plastic wrap seems to be a winner so far, thanks guys! It really reduces the profile of the boot. 1.5 hours down, about 5.5 to go
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Re: Towing with bimini up and folded?
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:44 am
by BIGGUSBLOCKUS
That's a good pic Thunder - your boat is purty.
I just did 700 miles RT and put the bimini in the down position. I used pool noodles on the uprights and it kept my gelcoat scratch free. I know I got slightly better gas mileage with it down plus it stayed bug free. Plus I didn't worry about the low bridges in Missouri LOL
Re: Towing with bimini up and folded?
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 11:36 am
by Tuscany
If I were to tow a long distance, I would definitely tow with it down. Easy for me to say because it's just a flip of a lock, and it slides horizontal in a second and stays completely secure..
I'm wondering if the new slide system is retrofittable for those who travel? Is retrofittable a word?

For our fab guys, watch the first minute of this video and check it out.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0bw7tC_wheQ
Re: Towing with bimini up and folded?
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 2:05 pm
by Big Block Power
thunder550 wrote: Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:25 am
Plastic wrap seems to be a winner so far, thanks guys! It really reduces the profile of the boot. 1.5 hours down, about 5.5 to go
IMG_20180827_082315.jpg
Where's your truck T5555555000000?
I see a white bug on front of your boat. Lol
Re: Towing with bimini up and folded?
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 5:15 pm
by thunder550
Big Block Power wrote: Mon Aug 27, 2018 2:05 pm
thunder550 wrote: Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:25 am
Plastic wrap seems to be a winner so far, thanks guys! It really reduces the profile of the boot. 1.5 hours down, about 5.5 to go
IMG_20180827_082315.jpg
Where's your truck T5555555000000?
I see a white bug on front of your boat. Lol
It's at the bottom of Mission Bay. Luckily the boat wasn't hooked on and floated off. Oh well :lol
Made it BTW!
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Re: Towing with bimini up and folded?
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 5:44 pm
by Big Block Power
Look at you. Way to represent us!
Re: Towing with bimini up and folded?
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 6:32 pm
by AsLan7
Big Block Power wrote: Mon Aug 27, 2018 5:44 pm
Look at you. Way to represent us!
+1 !
Re: Towing with bimini up and folded?
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 11:06 am
by liquid
Down with a noodle or wrapped. I don't like it shaking for that long.
BB even takes his down backing into his garage.

Re: Towing with bimini up and folded?
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 6:06 pm
by Big Block Power
liquid wrote: Tue Aug 28, 2018 11:06 am
Down with a noodle or wrapped. I don't like it shaking for that long.
BB even takes his down backing into his garage.
Ohhhh not always

Re: Towing with bimini up and folded?
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 7:01 pm
by thunder550
Re: Towing with bimini up and folded?
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 7:15 pm
by AsLan7
liquid wrote: Tue Aug 28, 2018 11:06 am
BB even takes his down backing into his garage.
I think you omitted the word “by” in your post Liquid

Re: Towing with bimini up and folded?
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 7:19 pm
by Big Block Power
Re: Towing with bimini up and folded?
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 7:29 pm
by liquid
AsLan7 wrote: Tue Aug 28, 2018 7:15 pm
liquid wrote: Tue Aug 28, 2018 11:06 am
BB even takes his down backing into his garage.
I think you omitted the word “by” in your post Liquid
Well stated.