How to Make a 3 Bow Bimini Top on a Pontoon

In this video we will be making a 3-Bow Bimini Top. This bimini will be installed on a pontoon boat, but the principle is exactly the same for a sailboat or power boat.
Sailrite sells bimini kits complete with all the components you need to make one yourself. Our bimini kits can also be modified to fit your needs, want to use different color zippers and thread or a different brand of fabric? Just ask us and we will send you a custom quote including all the changes you want for the kit.

In a separate video we built the 3-Bow frame using a stainless steel frame kit from Sailrite. If you would like to see that video use this link: https://youtu.be/LDwI7i9IXYU.

Order a Bimini Kit at: http://www.sailrite.com/Sail-and-Canvas-Kits/Biminis

HOW TO MAKE A 3-BOW BIMINI TOP CHAPTER LIST:
Pre-Tensioning & Securing Frame – 1:01 min
Applying Basting Tape to Bows – 6:52 min
Establishing Skirt Height – 8:47 min
Patterning Forward Panel – 10:42 min
Patterning Aft Panel – 15:42 min
Adding Seam Allowance to Patterns – 21:48 min
Transferring Patterns to Fabric – 24:05 min
Cutting Panels – 27:56 min
Cutting Aft Bow Pocket – 29:00 min
Cutting Forward Bow Pocket – 31:59 min
Cutting Center Bow Pocket – 33:55 min
Cutting Hang Down Tail Pieces – 36:12 min
Cutting Facing for Sides – 37:32 min
Binding Sleeve Pockets – 38:07 min
Sewing Zipper to Center Pocket – 41:26 min
Sewing Zippers to Forward & Aft Pocket – 45:53 min
Joining Main Panels – 50:52 min
Sewing Main Panels – 55:20 min
Preparing Tails – 1:04:38 min
Sewing Aft Tail & Sleeve 1:06:05 min
Sewing Forward Tail & Sleeve – 1:14:17 min
Sewing Center Pocket – 1:15:54 min
Sewing Facing on Sides – 1:20:19 min
Attaching Forward & Aft Pocket Zippers – 1:24:01 min
Trimming Tails – 1:34:47 min
Binding Bimini Perimeter – 1:36:48 min
Installing Strap Eye for Webbing Straps – 1:41:04 min
Installing Bimini – 1:44:07 min
Materials List – 1:46:29 min

MATERIALS LIST:
Filament Strapping Tape 3/4" - Item # 5643*
YKK® Double Side Release Buckle Black 1" - Item # 102485*
Sunbrella Webbing 1" - we used black Item # 144408*
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas - Item # 129*
Dura Skrim Patterning Material - Item # 103134*
Marine Fabric 60” from Sailrite (Sunbrella or Top Notch 9 – we used Top Notch 9 - Item # 120452*
Thread from Sailrite - V-92 Polyester Thread* or Lifetime Thread PTFE Profilen (an upgrade)
Binding 1” from Sailrite – we used Top Notch 9 - Item # 120940*
YKK® Finished Zipper #10 Single Pull (Vislon) - Item # 104887 or 104830*
YKK® Zipper #10 Stainless Steel Top Stop (Vislon) - Item # 100207*
Strap Eye Stainless Steel - Item # 28221**
Rivet Stainless Steel (for Strap Eye) - Item # 121165**

TOOLS LIST:
Gingher Scissors Right Handed - Item # 19104
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler - Item # 107040
Soapstone Fabric Marking Pencil White - Item # 102766
Sailrite® Edge Hotknife Package (110 Volt) - Item # 103800
Tape Measure 120 Inch - Item # 102986
Sailrite Ultrafeed® LSZ‑1 PLUS (110V) Walking Foot Sewing Machine - Item # 300602
Sailrite® Ultrafeed Industrial Sewing Table & Workhorse Servo Motor (110V) - Item # 120931
Deluxe 5 1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - Item # 103597
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - Item # 102400
Sailrite® 1" Swing‑Away Straight Binder - Item # 100103
Drill Steady Tubing Tool - Item # 100967
Professional Heavy Duty Rivet Tool - Item # 103520
Tape measure, Sharpie Marker, Straight Edge, Needle Nose Pliers, Drill & Bits

* Included in Bimini Skin Kit
** Included in Bimini Frame Kit

Order supplies at: http://www.sailrite.com

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