Add Bimini board storage Pockets?

[ZachD]

I’ve seen a couple threads on here, but nothing as far as a referral company. I have a ‘14 G21 with the fold out bimini. I really like the bimini, but would like to be able to store a couple boards up top like the newer bimini’s can. Does anyone know (or could Sewlong do this?) if you could reinforce the material and add a couple spots for surf or wakeboards?

Ideally, they would look very similar to the newer biminis or at least clean and “OEM looking”. Given the material is slightly different though on my ‘14 bimini compared to the new ones with storage, I feel like some sewing in a reinforcement piece of Sunbrella or something along with some storage straps would do the trick. I also know that I can’t just buy a new bimini cover, as the shape is not the same for the ‘14 as it is for the ones with built in board storage.

Any thoughts on who could do this or pics of someone who has done it already? I can’t be the first person looking for something like this...

Thanks!

PS- this site is great.


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[bignicolet]

I left my Bimini with an upholstery shop to do this, just sent some pictures of what I wanted and we will see how it turns out! I will post pictures when I get it back.




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[ZachD]

Great. Thx ! Let me know. I emailed Sewlong too. I’ll share what they tell me if they respond.


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[ZachD]

I contacted Sewlong Covers and they were prompt to respond. They are not taking on these types of jobs however it appears. They suggested marinecanvas.com to find a local fabricator in your area who might be capable/willing to take on a job like this. Let me know if anyone has any other suggestions. thanks!

[ZachD]

Just a quick update. Awad’s Upholstery in Amelia, OH did this for me. Great job. It looks like it came from the factory like this. You can’t tell the diff between mine and the newer ones. Highly recommend!!


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[ScooterMcgavin]

Post some pictures please, I’m sure other members would like to see the work done.

[ZachD]

I’ll take some this week and post when I return. Doesn’t appear I can post them from the app as far as I can tell.


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[ZachD]

i just took this one quickly when i put it back on the boat. it looks identical to the OEM covers though. i sent them a buddy's 2019 G21 cover to model it after and he literally copied it with the same materials. it looks great. sorry the pic is lousy and I didn't take better photos here. i will try to upload a few more when i get the boat out next.