How to Build a 3 Bow Bimini Frame

A bimini top requires a steel frame to support it. This video shows how to assemble a 3 Bow Bimini Frame Kit from Sailrite. The frame will be built off the boat, on a wooden platform, which means we can make it indoors. Also, because its on a wooden platform pattern is much easier, no more having to hang off the edge of a boat when patterning the bimini top.

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HOW TO BUILD A 3 BOW BIMINI FRAME CHAPTERS:
Intro - 0:00 min
Measuring for Bimini Frame - 0:29 min
Building Wooden Platform - 1:50 min
Bedding Hardware - 4:32 min
Drawing Scale Rendition - 7:41 min
Measuring & Cutting Tubing - 13:03 min
Assembling the Bows - 16:48 min
Mounting Primary and Secondary Bows - 21:05 min
Mounting Intermediate Bow - 28:46 min
Marking Skirt Height - 29:56 min
Materials List - 32:57 min

MATERIALS LIST:
Universal Deck Hinge (Stainless Steel) - Item # 103120*
SS Phillips Oval Head Screw #10 x 1 1/4" - Item # 121251*
Strap Eye Stainless Steel - Item # 28221*
SS Screw Flat Head 6 x 1/2" - Item # 777040*
Rivet Stainless Steel (for Bimini & Dodger Frames) - Item # 103118*
Eye End Stainless Steel 1" - Item # 42101 or 7/8" - Item # 207*
Jaw Slide Stainless Steel 1" - Item # 42102 or 7/8" - Item # 33208*
Fast Eye Snap Hook Stainless Steel 1" - Item # 100532**
Trimmable Butyl Tape 3/4" - Item # 103689

TOOLS List:
Scratch Awl Yellow - Item # 2354
Drill Steady Tubing Tool - Item # 100967
Filament Strapping Tape 3/4" - Item # 5643*
Professional Heavy Duty Rivet Tool - Item # 103520
Tape Measure 120 Inch - Item # 102986
Tape Measure, Sharpie Marker, Grid Paper, Straight Edge, Yard Stick, Hacksaw, Spring Loaded Center Punch, Scissors, Hacksaw, Drill, #11 Drill Bit, 1/8" Drill Bit, 5/32" Drill Bit, Countersink Bit, Allen Wrench 1/8", Philips Screw Driver, Slotted Screw Driver, 1/8" Allen Wrench, Drafting Compass, Hammer

*Included in Bimini Frame Kits
**Included in Bimini Skin Kits

WOODEN PLATFORM BUILD LIST:
2 x 4 Boards - 2 each at 8 foot / 3 each at 10 foot (depending on width of bimini)
Saw to Cut Boards (if required)
Connector Plate 1 ½" x 4" - 12 each
Carpet Scraps (used to protect floor & for easy sliding of wooden platform)
Stapler to secure Carpet Scraps

Pick your Frame Kit: https://www.sailrite.com/All-Hardware...
Pick your Bimini Skin Kit: https://www.sailrite.com/Sail-and-Can...