I have a 1852 Phowler and looking to get a Bimini top for it to have some shade. Even the Hydroturf gets roasting just sitting out in the sun and I would like to try some summer fishing with the boat. I saw some guys on here had installed ones about 8 foot long and there used to be some pictures but I can't find them. Anyone know of a good site to pick one up at? I have been looking around and can't seem to find a decent brand for less than $500-$600 and I swear I saw pics of some on here that looked pretty good in basic black for about $300-400. Thanks for any info.

I got one from cabelas for like $100.. Def not top of the line but does da job

Walmart - $3.00 tarp and $5.00 worth of steel electrical conduit....

Primative but functional and works even running 30 mph...

The conduit is filled with closed cell foam

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I dont know where ya at, but there is a place in Belle Chasse that makes custom tops.

I was thinking the wrong thing

Couple of things to consider. I got mine just high enough for me to walk under but you need a long one to get any shade before or after noon. If I got another I'd probably get it a foot shorter in height for some extra coverage. I went with aluminum with nylon fittings instead of SS due to the money. Think I ordered it from Iboats.

Isn't there a place around Houma/MC/Thib. area that does tops?

I've been planning on doing something like this. Seems easy and way better coverage than a bimini.

Anybody have something like an oversized t top on theirs? I was considering something that would simply slide into the catwalks and be easily removable, but more sturdy. Maybe attach some rod holders and lights to it.

Will that's a really nice rig

That picture is in St. Marks.

I like the 2 tone

Didn't mean to jack the thread but thanks! It's set up for many things... Here it is for Bowfishing

How tall is ur platform? I'm gonna get one for mine when my builder gets time and do the same for bow and sight fishing

nice rig

12" just enough to put the lights under me, I don't like rails or anything that the line can catch on. All edges are smoothed to prevent cuts.

Here's the thread where I built the platform. viewtopic.php?f=8&t=28503

How does it attach? I was wanting to go ab as tall as I can for sight fishing so I was figuring ab 12"-24" and still be able to run my trolling motor was gonna try make it where I left it mounted to boat and just move my pedal

Nevermind I see! Kewl piece!

Quit jacking op thread dik!

Darcey's is the place

After seeing the pics, I am rethinking the bimini idea. I have spud holes front and rear and may try to rig a pole in each and stretch a piece of canvas between front and rear. iboats.com has better prices but still over 500 bucks for an 8 foot bimini top. I saw some patio umbrellas on sale the other day and may just temporarily stick one in a spud hole front and rear!

take a look on ebay at the Vortex tops, buddy got one on his pontoon boat for $300. nice tops

Will, I was just looking on Iboats, did you use the Jon boat layout or the flats layout?

Jon boat

Looks like his would lay on the back edge of the front deck.

I folded mine to the front. It lined up perfectly to the edge of the extended deck.

That answers my question. If I may ask, where and how much? This is exactly what I want.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Boating/ ... t104216580

went with this one on a previous rig. worked great and wasn't too expensive.

Thanks CB. I will check cabelas.

Will I missed it at first but see u purchased it at boats. Thanks again