Dave LeGear
Contributing Member
- State
- Florida
Some have asked me how I make my custom Bimini top work and I see a lot of pictures of factory or dealer installed tops that are still in the crews way even when folded down 
Simple fix really, all you need to do is install a set of slides so you can then not only lay it down, but allow it to slide some to fit into the engine well for example
Here is a place that has several of them listed
Westland Boat Covers - Westland Bimini Top Slide Track Assemblies
But I suspect you can find them at many places like West Marine or on the Internet. Just pull a Goggle or Bling search on Bimini Top Slides
Another tip I can give you to help reclaim some deck / fishing space when the top is up, is to move your rear support bars (if equipped?) and straps to be as straight down at a 90 degrees from the top as possible. If the straps are tight enough, it will still hold it in place quite well...
Simple fix really, all you need to do is install a set of slides so you can then not only lay it down, but allow it to slide some to fit into the engine well for example
Here is a place that has several of them listed
Westland Boat Covers - Westland Bimini Top Slide Track Assemblies
But I suspect you can find them at many places like West Marine or on the Internet. Just pull a Goggle or Bling search on Bimini Top Slides
Another tip I can give you to help reclaim some deck / fishing space when the top is up, is to move your rear support bars (if equipped?) and straps to be as straight down at a 90 degrees from the top as possible. If the straps are tight enough, it will still hold it in place quite well...
