Bimini Tops with Stanless Steel Frames Are Less Expensive Than You Think

Over the years we have listened to our customers and have brought out products that they want. We began with 1 fabric and 1 frame size. We have evolved into so much more. The most recent product we have been asked for is a high quality bimini top with a stainless steel frame. While our focus is always on quality we wanted to ensure we could offer a high quality bimini top with a stainless frame at a competitive price. What we have found out is there are a lot of opportunities for us to grow this new line given how expensive stainless frames with bimini tops seem to be.

We currently offer a small stainless frame and bimini top that is 6' long as well as one that is 7'6" long that are used widely on small fiberglass runabout boats. The frames we are being asked for are much bigger - typically 90" wide and 10' long. Given how big they are we realized that cutting the frame for shipping is not an option. We were not comfortable with the way the frame performed after re-assembly given its size. We decided to look into keeping the frames uncut to send them out. What kind of cost will this have on our end product? What we have found out is even with shipping these frames via RL Carriers and charging the 150.00 - 250.00 to get them to their destination we are still coming in at a less expensive price with far higher quality item than is currently available. We install the bimini on the frame, put the boot on, wrap it in plastic, and box it up. When you get it all you have to do is open the box, install the hardware on your boat and put the bimini on. No assembly is required. If you take into consideration the amount of time you need to assemble a frame, and put a dollar amount on what your time is worth, this really isn't very expensive at all.

We can build stainless frames - with stainless fittings and deck mounts - from 6' wide to 8'6" wide. We can build them with bimini tops that range from 7' long to 10' long. We utilize three different fabrics with 3 different warranties to stay attractive in several price points. The tops and frames we produce pull out tight and will really breath new life into any boat. The tubing we use is 7/8" 304 stainless. The same is true for the fittings, deck mounts, and fasteners we use. We typically build the frames with rear braces and font adjustable straps. All frames are 4 bows.

The bimini tops we build utilize zippered pockets to easily take the bimini on and off the frame if the need arises. We use YKK or Lenzip zippers. Each corner of our bimni top utilizes a button that snaps to the frame to keep the top centered and pulled tight. We run all of the edges of our bimini tops through a surging machine to lock in the edge of the fabric to prevent fraying. We then use a color coordinated edging all the way around the perimeter to give it a custom finished look. The storage boot is always included. We go the extra steps to ensure the bimini top we make for you is exactly the way you want it and will hold up under the rigors of being on the water and in the elements. Its important to us because we are boaters too. One of the main core competencies of our company is asking ourselves "would I want this on my boat"? I believe your answer to that question will be "yes". Give us a shot. You won't be disappointed.

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The Best Pontoon Bimini Top...Sirius Bimini's

Wow. There are a lot of pontoon bimini tops out there. Here at Northstar we have been wildly successful with our current aftermaket bimini tops. Initially, we attract potential buyers with our pricing. When they get our bimini tops they tend to tell their friends not only about the price but about the quality. Also about our service. Outstanding on both accounts. We are tapping into a great market by offering great bimini tops at a low price.

There has been a demand for more though. More quality, more options, better deck mounts, and a range of other suggestions. We are listening. We have launched a new line of bimini tops that we are calling "Sirius" bimini tops. And they are just that...serious. Serious quality, serious materials, Serious guarantee. Let me highlight what sets this bimini apart from ALL others...even from our own.

Sirius Bimini Tops are more expensive than our normal bimini tops. They are more expensive for the following reasons:

9.25oz Marine Grade Sunbrella Fabric - 10 Year Warranty

4 bow 1.25" Square Tube Frame with Metal Fittings

Front Braces and Rear Braces Standard

Trailering Braces

Tenara Thread - Lifetime Guarantee

Premium Storage Boot with Velcro Flap for Easy Install Around Stern Light

Wire for Stern Light Included

Color Coordinated Binding/Edging on Bimini Top and ALL 4 Zippered Pockets

Quick Release Stainless Steel Accon Marine Deck Mounts

Stainless Steel Eye Ends in Bottom of Frame and ALL Braces

8' or 8'6" Wide

8' , 9', or 10' Long

The Sirius Bimini Top will make your boat look better than ever. We wanted to come out with a bimini top that is the end all be all for the aftermarket. What we have found out is that it is not only the end all be all in the aftermarket...it is better than any OEM pontoon bimini top as well.

The trailering braces are great for allowing the bimini top to sit only a few inches off the deck of your boat for transporting down the highway. The trailering braces utilize the same deck mounts the rear braces use.

The premium storage boot is just that. Premium. We sew this boot together in three sections so there is a difinitive front, top, and back to the boot. this allows the boot to be completely form fitting around the corners of the frame. We use two #8 YKK zippers with metal sliders that zip towards the center of the boot. We use a velcro flap to allow an easy install of the boot around the stern light instead of having to drop the boot down over the top of the stern light.

The Accon Deck Mounts make this top very easy to take on and off the boat. It makes using the front braces easier as well. The biggest advantage to the Accon Deck Mounts is there are no pull pins. If your pontoon has furniture taller than the top rail of your boat you know how valuable this feature is. The pull pins tend to push into the back of the furniture and may leave a mark. There are no pull pins with this system. Super easy to use and with the stainless construction of this part it is very strong. It only made sense to us that if the deck mount is going to be stainless so should the eye ends in the bottom of the frame that attach the frame to those Accon Deck Mounts.

This bimini top does not compare to ANYTHING else in the aftermarket on ANY website. You will pay nearly this same amount for other companies standard bimini top. There is nothing standard about this bimini top in its construction or design. With a lifetime guarantee on the thread you can be certain this will last you for more years than any other bimini top you have ever had. It will look better too. If you have pre-existing deck mounts on your boat you want to utilize we will work with you to make sure you can use them with this bimini if possible.

We offer a 30 day money back guarantee that you will love this top. If you don't send it back for a full refund of the purchase price plus freight.

The boat owners that have purchased this type of bimini top agree that it is better than their original and they are glad they made the switch.

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