2016 AR 240 Bimini Top

[FloJet]

Any ideas on how to get a bigger Bimini top for a 2016 AR 240? I just feel like the current tower top is just not big enough during the scorching Oklahoma Summers. I would like to get another top that would give me maybe another foot or two in front and back coverage. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

 

[spatty99]

Maybe it would be possible to have a custom extension made, like the stock extension on the 08-10 212X? The extension zips onto the stern portion of the main bimini, and is supported by a typical upside U shaped poles tethered by a couple straps. Sorry for the poor resolution, but you can see how things attach...

 

[FloJet]

Ok thanks for the info.

 

[2nazt]

you could look into an idea like this from @MrMoose. Anything bigger remember isn't recommend to drive while deployed but I believe they make a very large sunshade though.

It is also here post #8. https://jetboaters.net/threads/anyone-use-the-yamaha-sun-shade.10304/#post-176364

I made a 3-foot bimini extension: two wake tower flag holders, some half-inch rod, bungee cord, spring clamps, a 3x5 foot banner, 6 inches of pool noodle and a few nuts/bolts/washers. In addition, I use spring clamps to hold a banner on the side where the sun is shining to create more shade in the cockpit area. Feel free to message me if you are interested in doing this yourself. I like it because it assembles/disassembles and stores easily. ... and it won't sink when I drop it in the water. I don't have a need for bow shade because we hang-out at the stern, but it would be easy enough to apply the same concept for a forward-facing extension. No problems with wind yet. I do not use it while cruising unless speed/wind is low.
Here are a few pics.
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[luckie_529]

A canvas shop can make you a bigger one. If you were closer to me I know a guy that can do it here.

 

[FloJet]

Oh ok thank you. My idea was to be able to get longer polls to retro fit it and than have a new bigger awning cover for the polls. Even if I could get new poles for the front bow area on the tower to extend about another foot, I think I should be good than. Just not much coverage over the Captain seat IMO.

 

[Dough]

Sounds like you have to trade it in for a new e series!

 

[FloJet]

Haha no way! Those towers are ridiculous. If they fold just like the AR than I all in.