Man, John, that sunbrella bimini didn't last very long. It was new in the summer of 2012.
I ordered the HardtoTop cover. Put it on myself and love it. Very easy to install. All parts and pieces included. Blocks the sun but let's light through. Very lightweight. Mine is 12'x14' and covers the flybridge on my 40' Trawler. I got the add on curtain rail and integral LED lighting.
This thread has been around for a while, but I'm still going to use it rather than start a new one, because of the good information on it.
I'm about ready to take my Sunbrella bimini down and install one of these, and just wondered if anyone might have any up-to-date information which might be useful before I start? Any recent experiences?
Thanks
Hey, Doug. It lasts just fine, but has a lot of mildew on it and just looks terrible! I suspect that it is good for several years yet insofar as doing the job that it is intended to do, but I don't like it looking so bad. I have tried cleaning it, but to no effect. My fault, entirely. I have neglected it, and now the pigeons are coming home to roost. The story of my life, actually.
Should the pieces with eisenglass be removed first?