How to Make a Replacement Powerboat Bimini

In this video tutorial we will show you every step required to make a canvas or vinyl bimini top for a powerboat. The boat we will use to demonstrate the process is a Maxum 2900 SCR powerboat. The procedures outlined in this video will also work for sailboat bimini tops.

How to Make a Replacement Powerboat Bimini is an extremely comprehensive video including patterning and sewing of the bimini top. The steps in this video show patterning from an existing bimini frame which includes a radar arch, what is often called an "attached" bimini. An "unattached" (tubing bows support entire top) bimini can also be constructed following the steps in this video.

VIDEO EDIT NOTE: The drawing in the video at 50:01 min shows the panels with the "Sout" and "Pout" and "Sin" and "Pin" on the wrong side. The "Sout" and "Sin" should be on the right side not the left. 

How to Make a Replacement Powerboat Bimini Chapters:
Intro - 0:00
Determining Fabric Required – 0:26
Patterning Prep – 2:40
Making Patterns – 6:23
Transferring Patterns – 30:09
Cutting Tails, Sleeves & Facings – 32:55
Preparing Sleeves & Tails – 38:59
Joining Panels & Center Pocket(s) – 49:34
Attaching Facing Strips – 59:14
Attaching Sleeve & Tail – 01:01:23
Finishing Sleeve – 01:05:26
Reinforcement Strip for Snaps – 01:13:17
Binding Raw Edges – 01:15:51
Adding Weather Stripping – 01:18:20
Installing Bimini & Snaps – 01:19:34
Materials List – 01:24:54

Materials List:
• 3M Filament Strapping Tape 3/4" - Item # 5643
• Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas - Item # 129
• Dura Skrim Patterning Material - Item # 103134
• Sunbrella Marine Grade Fabric from Sailrite
• YKK #10 Vislon Finished Zippers from Sailrite
• Thread from Sailrite – V-92 Polyester or Tenara
• Sunbrella Acrylic Bias Binding from Sailrite
• Shelter-Rite 18oz Black 61" - Item # 1120121
• Xtreme Seal Foam Black - Item # 102187
• SnapRite® Snap Fastener Button Silver 1/4" Barrel (Nickel) - Item # 104154
• DOT® Snap Fastener Hard Action Socket (Nickel Plated) - Item # 333058

Tools List:
• Tape Measure, Fine Tip Marker, Scissors, Straight Edge (yard stick), Pencil
• Fabric Marking Pencil Yellow - Item # 111002
• Tape Measure 120 Inch - Item # 102986
• McLube Sailkote 16oz - Item # 845
• Soapstone Fabric Marking Pencil White - Item # 102766
• Fabric Marking Pencil White - Item # 101026
• Sailrite Edge Hotknife Package (110 Volt) - Item # 103800
• Sailrite Ultrafeed LS-1 PLUS Walking Foot Sewing Machine - Item # 300502
• 1" Swing-Away Straight Binder - Item # 100103
• Deluxe 5 1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - Item # 103597
• SnapRite® System (4 Dies & 100 Mandrels) - Item # 104237
• Pres-N-Snap Installation Tool - Item # 109011

Order fabric and supplies from: http://www.sailrite.com

Watch our next project on this boat "How to Make Enclosure Side Curtains" :    • How to Make Enclosure Side Curtains