Need pics - SN 206 tower bimini's - making decision on which one to go with!

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  • Davidpsalt
    • Jan 2011
    • 92

    • Johns Creek, GA

    • 2018 GS22 2008 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Edition (Traded in) 1978 South
    #1

    Need pics - SN 206 tower bimini's - making decision on which one to go with!

    Good morning folks,

    I am back and forth on which style tower bimini to invest in - do I go with what I believe to be better looking and provide the most shade with an under the tower bimini or do I go with a nice over the top bimini and keep from hitting my head on it day after day!

    I am now leaning towards going with an over the top version - and having a local canvas guy build it custom so that I can extend the front out to where I want it and get the rear of it out as far as I can without interfering with rope when it is used from the tower.

    Pics of both and advise from all those that have been there before me is greatly appreciated! Factory Tower preferred in Pics pls.

    Loving my new 206!!!!
    Thanks!

    Dave
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  • mnwakerider
    • May 2011
    • 271

    • Minneapolis, MN

    #2
    Going through the same process but with an 2002-2005 210. Any pictures of that would be appreciated also. Thanks all!

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    • NCH2oSki
      1,000 Post Club Member
      • Jul 2003
      • 1159

      • Maryville, TN

      • 2005 ski nautique 206 SE
      #3
      I want the most shade possible, and have had my last two under the tower.
      2005 Ski Nautique 206 SE, Acme 422, PP SG 8.0, ND Tower
      2011 strada with strada bindings

      Prior Boats:
      1986 Sunbird skier with 150 Evinrude VRO
      1992 Mastercraft prostar 190, with Powerslot
      1999 Ski Nautique GT-40
      1999 Sport Nautique, GT-40 FCT,



      www.skiersofknoxville.org

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      • Quinner
        1,000 Post Club Member
        • Apr 2004
        • 2246

        • Unknown

        • Correct Crafts
        #4
        Click on the link below you can see some pics of a tower bimini brand on a 206, under mount. They are pricey but worth every penny. Coverage is really great, no rattles or flapping, solid fit, quality hardware, somewhat easy to install/remove. IMO the over the top style look ridiculous and would not give you the amount of shade an under will. If you think you will add tower speakers at some point having the bimini below keeps them out of site and will protect from head bangin the speakers.

        The under style can definitely be a head banger however it won't be the regular crew having an issue, it will become second nature to duck if/as required. Also found a friendly reminder to your guests will keep most of them from banging as well. The only time I ever banged my head was on the speaker when the bimini was not up, even guests rarely bang into it.

        If you want to see more pics send me a PM with your email and I can forward you some.

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        • s_kelley2000
          1,000 Post Club Member
          • Nov 2007
          • 1575
          • Fort Meadow Recevoir

          • Mass

          • 2012 Super Air Nautique 230 1999 Nautique Super Sport with 502 Python (for Sale)
          #5
          I personally think the under mount styles look much better and they certainly provide much more shade. I only hit my head on the bimini once or twice but have smoked it on the tower speakers way more times when the bimini was not mounted and that hurts a lot more!

          Does anybody know if TowerBiminis.com is a new site sponsor? I noticed the banner ad recently but haven't seen Jeff announce anything about it.
          Shawn

          2012 Blue Metal Flake SAN 230

          1999 Black and Tan Python 502 Powered Super Sport (for Sale)

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          • Davidpsalt
            • Jan 2011
            • 92

            • Johns Creek, GA

            • 2018 GS22 2008 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Edition (Traded in) 1978 South
            #6
            Originally posted by Quinner View Post
            Click on the link below you can see some pics of a tower bimini brand on a 206, under mount. They are pricey but worth every penny. Coverage is really great, no rattles or flapping, solid fit, quality hardware, somewhat easy to install/remove. IMO the over the top style look ridiculous and would not give you the amount of shade an under will. If you think you will add tower speakers at some point having the bimini below keeps them out of site and will protect from head bangin the speakers.

            The under style can definitely be a head banger however it won't be the regular crew having an issue, it will become second nature to duck if/as required. Also found a friendly reminder to your guests will keep most of them from banging as well. The only time I ever banged my head was on the speaker when the bimini was not up, even guests rarely bang into it.

            If you want to see more pics send me a PM with your email and I can forward you some.
            Thanks Quinner!

            Would love some more pics - specifically how it attaches to the tower. Does it clamp around the tower or is it drilled and screwed to the tower?

            I will send you a PM - have heard your name read yours posts over at CCF - just spent some time with Reid P last week as I picked this 206 up in Charlotte and he mentioned you would be a good resource for info!! will shoot you a PM.
            Thanks!

            Dave

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            • AirTool
              1,000 Post Club Member
              • Sep 2007
              • 4049

              • Katy, Texas

              #7
              Originally posted by Davidpsalt View Post
              Thanks Quinner!

              Would love some more pics - specifically how it attaches to the tower. Does it clamp around the tower or is it drilled and screwed to the tower?
              I have same as Quinner's. The tower supports are clamped on. Here are some pics of the boat w/tower. I think I have some close ups of the clamps because i sent them to towerbimini (Mike?) when I had some questions. the boat came with a white top with a weird splash of yellow and blue. I bought a new canvas in the yellow which looked much better and high vis on the lake. It also blocks more son. The darker the canvas the more it blocks the sun....but they can get hot.

              I'll look for the clamp photos...and would definitely buy the same cover again.

              http://www.planetnautique.com/vb3/sh...ol-s-06-206-TE

              You can see the clamps in these photos. One on each side forward and aft.

              https://www.planetnautique.com/vb3/a...3&d=1248323954
              https://www.planetnautique.com/vb3/a...4&d=1248323927

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