Johnson Bimini

[phecksel]

Johnson Bimini's (solid color) are $100 more then what I can buy at Overtons. Email I received back from Johnson Bimini's questioning the price differential said because they are better and you get what you pay for. Are they worth the extra $$$'s and why?

[bkblaida]

I am trying to make the same decision. In my discussions with Johnson they make the top to fit the year and model MasterCraft you own. Overton's is a variable size top ie fits width's from 67"-72". Also Johnson will install zippers for Flyhigh pylons. :)

[MasterMason]

if you have a tower I would highly recomend towerbiminis.com.

[east tx skier]

Just out of curiosity, what does Johnson want for a sunbrella bimini? I've always been happy with my factory model, but I got it as part of the package for cost.

[phecksel]

for my 2003 197 here was their reply

Thanks for the inquiry. Assuming your boat doesnot have a wakeboard tower the cost of a one color bimini $412.50, a two color $522.50, plus shipping. Includes all the mounting hardware and a zippered storage boot.

[aprgriggs]

for my 2003 197 here was their reply

Thanks for the inquiry. Assuming your boat doesnot have a wakeboard tower the cost of a one color bimini $412.50, a two color $522.50, plus shipping. Includes all the mounting hardware and a zippered storage boot.

better than 710 for MC bimini

[east tx skier]

I paid around $400 installed for my MC bimini.

[Brn85ss]

Johnson Bimini's (solid color) are $100 more then what I can buy at Overtons. Email I received back from Johnson Bimini's questioning the price differential said because they are better and you get what you pay for. Are they worth the extra $$$'s and why?


My Johnson bimini is around 15 years old and still looks great.The bows are alittle beat up ,but the top itself looks great.You get what you pay for(sometimes).

[BriEOD]

I bought one out of Overton's in 2001 and it has been ok. However, I'm replacing it with a Johnson really soon. I want a 5 strip two color. The quote I got with stanchions in the rear was $620. I just sold one of my 4-wheelers on eBay so I now have money for a new stereo and top. Wooohooo. :woohoo:

[MarkP]

"stanchions", Whats that??

[Hemey5]

Yea. what is a stanchion?

[H20Carver]

Johnson Bimini's (solid color) are $100 more then what I can buy at Overtons. Email I received back from Johnson Bimini's questioning the price differential said because they are better and you get what you pay for. Are they worth the extra $$$'s and why?
I have had one from johnson, on my old boat, and one from Overtons on my new one. I can't tell any difference. Saved a few bucks for gas, too!
WC

[phecksel]

I have had one from johnson, on my old boat, and one from Overtons on my new one. I can't tell any difference. Saved a few bucks for gas, too!
WC
I bought one from Overton's roughly four years ago. Had problems assemblying the parts, holes drilled in the wrong place.

Just bought another new one from Overtons, and #$@$^&^ holes are still drilled incorrectly. Talked to the mfg engineering dept and they said, "We're having problems calibrating the equipment". HOLY S**T, this isn't rocket science. GRRRRRR

Off soap box, it looks beautiful installed.

[BriEOD]

Well I've had both and the Johnson is awesome 5-stars from me!!

[rodltg2]

I bought one from Overton's roughly four years ago. Had problems assemblying the parts, holes drilled in the wrong place.

Just bought another new one from Overtons, and #$@$^&^ holes are still drilled incorrectly. Talked to the mfg engineering dept and they said, "We're having problems calibrating the equipment". HOLY S**T, this isn't rocket science. GRRRRRR

Off soap box, it looks beautiful installed.

samething happened with mine, no big deal though. i only paid 219 so im happy. sewed my own zipper into it and it looks perfect. i wasnt about to pay too much money for a 13 year old boat.

[RickDV]

samething happened with mine, no big deal though. i only paid 219 so im happy. sewed my own zipper into it and it looks perfect. i wasnt about to pay too much money for a 13 year old boat.

Anyone have a picture? I have a PS190 with a fly-high pole (no tower). My wife would love a bimini. I would love to see how it looks on your boats.

[rodltg2]

ill post one when i take one, will be next week sometime.

[Sumbeach]

read the name worng

i thought it was bikinis for your johnsons

[phecksel]

Here's how it got mounted

[phecksel]

Close up view

[phecksel]

back side view

[Maristar210]

"stanchions", Whats that??


I am not sure what he is referring to in his mount but stanchions means... side mounted with a certain amount of mass hanging off the end or cantelivered (sp?)


Steve

[BriEOD]

This is what he's talking about.

[c640947]

I went with towerbiminis.com and it looks awesome. They took forever to make it and I had to call three times to get them to make mine (3 week wait turned into 2+ months) but the end result is well worth it. It was a perfect fit and the colors were an absolute perfect match. And I dont know how I went this long without a bimini in the Texas sun.....

[BriEOD]

Very nice top and sharp boat as well.

[6ballsisall]

Bri, that is got to be the cleanest 87 I have ever seen!!! Kudos!!!