new bimini top
Submitted by newbie to perth on Sat, 2015-03-28 14:01
Hello fishos
Does anyone have any tips on getting a new canvas top to mould ...stretch etc to the old poppers?
Ive had a new one made up it looks great but is pretty tight when trying to pop it on around the windscreen.
Any tips tricks would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Bluedog
Posts: 251
Date Joined: 28/07/11
I have a canvas cover over
I have a canvas cover over my bow area and when I leave it off for a period of time it contracts and I can't put it back on, but if I wet it a little it becomes stretchy and fits no worries. So wetting it with the hose might help.
newbie to perth
Posts: 13
Date Joined: 15/12/13
Cheers Bluedog ill give that
Cheers Bluedog ill give that a go.... if it comes down to it I might need to move some poppers.
Red Dog
Posts: 311
Date Joined: 13/12/12
Leave it out in the sun for a
Leave it out in the sun for a bit to warm up - my own boat's clears and bimini are a bit of a stretch on a cold day but easy as in the sun or on a warm day.
Had an old Jeep with a full length vynil top - same deal - if I was putting the top on in winter I would do it on a sunny day otherwise it was almose impossible to get on.