Opinions on z5 for bimini trade

[Shockthis]

There is a guy that is looking to trade his z5 rack for a stock bimini top. I have a 2013 210 and live on the lake so the boat never travels. I i have stock speakers, is there any issues with hitting your head? I like that you can flip the sides in the stock bimini on days where it starts cool and gets hot. Let me know if you like your z5 over the stock bimini or vice versa

[OKWAKEBDR]

On my 210, i prefer the Z5 for the extra storage of boards. My rear storage hatches are full of ballast. I'm also not very tall. On a G, I'd get the standard bimini.

[Beg4wake]

+1 for what OKWAKEBDR said. You will have some head clearance issues so go ahead and plan on wearing a helmet! But for a 210, the extra storage would be nice.

[Shockthis]

Thanks, where do you hit your head? Do you get more shade?

[swankster]

Just get in the habit of putting your hand on the Bimini when you step from the deck to the floor and you'll avoid most of the head bangs.


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[robertsmcfarland]

I have had z-5 on all my boats since the company came out, great shade protection , almost like having an attic,, strong enough that you feel you could walk on top. four quick pins and comes off..large so u need a place to store if not using... I keep mine off until june first (or around) so I get 100 percent sun to warm things up water and air still cool month ..of May .. if you do have to trailer.. can be left up with no problem....G23 is so big that if you dont want shade go up front or stern.. my buddies are all over 6.3 and have not seen them hit their heads but me being short 5-8 hit my head a few times mainly because I wear a hat with brim ..which happens all the time around the house too...

[HS]

Z5 on my 2010 210 Team. Also has 4 tower speakers. No issues with clearance and the rack storage is great. Holds a couple surf boards easy, throw lots of gear up when we are just hanging out. For travel I just take off the canvass.