Kristian Ferrell
A Bimini top is a great way to make your boating experience more comfortable by providing shade from the sun and cover from the rain. In this article, we will be discussing how to put away a Bimini top for a Regal boat. Putting away a Bimini top is a straightforward process that can be done by following a few simple steps. First, you will need to unhook the front hold-down straps and lay the top towards the back of the boat. You can then cover the top with a storage boot if one was included with your purchase. If you did not receive a storage boot, you can use a suitable alternative or carefully store the top away without one. It is important to ensure that your Bimini top is properly stored and protected from the elements to maintain its longevity.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Installation Process | Unpack parts, assemble the bow pieces, locate the fabric top, lay it face down, insert the assembled bows into the pockets, attach the hold-down straps, connect the eye ends of the secondary bows to the main bow support tubes, set a deck hinge on each mounting point, drill holes, secure the deck hinge, place the assembled bimini top on the boat, fit the eye ends of the main bow support, and secure with thumb bolts. |
| Stowing Process | Unhook the front hold-down straps, lay the top towards the back of the boat, and cover with a storage boot. |
What You'll Learn
Unpack parts and lay out the fabric
Unpack all the parts and lay them out on a clean, flat surface. Ensure you have everything you need for assembly and installation.
Now, locate the fabric top and remove it from its bag. Lay the fabric top face down, ensuring the frame pocket is facing up. If your top has zippers on the pockets, go ahead and unzip them.
If your top has no zippers, simply insert the frames through each pocket. If it does have zippers, continue reading.
With the fabric laid out, insert the assembled bows into the appropriate pockets. The jaw slides should be facing up. Zip up the pockets.
Now, attach the hold-down straps. Locate the cutouts in the fabric on the front and rear pockets. Wrap the loop end of a strap into the cutout and around the frame. Take the hook end of the strap and pass it through the loop, pulling it tight. Repeat this process for each of the four cutouts.
If you're having trouble threading the straps, you may find it easier to unzip the pockets.
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Assemble the bow pieces
To assemble the bow pieces of a Regal boat bimini top, first unpack all the parts and ensure you have everything needed for assembly. Then, locate the two pieces of bow one and assemble them by sliding the side bows onto the center bow. Line up the holes and insert the supplied screws, tightening them as you go.
Repeat this process for the remaining pairs of bow pieces. If your bimini top has more than one pair of side bows and a center bow, repeat the process of sliding the side bows onto the center bow, lining up the holes, and tightening the screws. This will ensure that your bow pieces are securely connected and ready for the next steps of assembly and installation.
Make sure to refer to the specific instructions that came with your Regal boat bimini top, as there may be variations in the assembly process depending on the model and design.
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Insert the bows into the fabric
To insert the bows into the fabric, first lay the fabric out upside down with the sleeves facing up. Then, slide the bows (the crossbars) into the fabric sleeves. If your top has zippers, make sure these are undone to allow the bows to slide in smoothly.
Once the bows are in place, zip up the pockets or sleeves to secure the frame in place. If your top doesn't have zippers, simply ensure that the frames are inserted entirely through each pocket or sleeve.
Now, connect the secondary bow support tubes to the main bow support tubes. Do this by inserting the eye end of a secondary bow support tube into the jaw slide of the main bow support tube. Line up the bolt holes and insert the bolt. Tighten the bolt to secure the connection. Repeat this process for all the remaining secondary bow supports.
With the bows now securely in place within the fabric, you can move on to the next step of attaching the straps to the jaw slides.
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Attach the hold-down straps
To attach the hold-down straps, first locate the cutouts in the fabric on the front and rear pockets. Take the loop end of the strap and wrap it into the cutout and around the frame. Then, take the hook end of the strap and pass it through the loop, pulling it tight. Repeat this process at each of the four cutouts. If you are having trouble threading the straps, you may find it easier to unzip the pockets if they have zippers. Once all the hold-down straps are attached, you can move on to the next step of connecting the eye ends of the secondary bows to bow one.
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Connect the secondary bows
To connect the secondary bows, first, attach the eye ends of the secondary bow support tubes to the main bow support tubes. Do this by inserting the eye end of a secondary bow support into the main bow support jaw slide, making sure to line up the bolt holes. Then, insert the bolt and tighten it with a screwdriver. Repeat this process for all the secondary bow supports.
It is important to note that the bimini top should be lying flat with the fabric facing down and the sleeves facing up. This will ensure that the secondary bows are connected correctly and securely.
Once all the secondary bows are connected, you can move on to the next step of installing the bimini top on your Regal boat.
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