MSC 3 Bow 4 Bow Bimini Top Boat Cover with Rear Support Pole and Storage Boot

Arrived quickly, was easy to install and works great, good quality and resonably priced.

This is a great bimini top for the money. Installation instructions were decent, but were missing a couple of details. Seems like they send a single set of instructions out for all size bimini tops. I ordered the 4-bow 96" wide model for a 20 foot pontoon boat and the frame supports came in two pieces on each side, not the one size pictured. The nut and bolt needed to attach these two parts were included but the important thing to note is that the LONGER frame piece goes in the rear, and the shorter piece goes in the front of the cover. This will allow the cover to be folded down properly and stored in the included boot.As for mounting it, the measurements between brackets were not included in the instructions, but I'd suggest placing the center pivot bracket in the center point of where you want coverage, then experiment with the rear support pole placement until the top is at the angle you want, then measure and drill the holes for the rear support strut brackets.It definitely helps to have a helper or two, particularly if it's a windy day as this thing acts like a sail (or a parachute) in the wind. Be sure to measure the distance carefully from the front or rear of the deck to the mounting points before you drill so that the brackets and saddles are positioned properly on both sides of the boat.In my case, I didn't actually have to drill at all as the existing mounting brackets on our Sylvan Supreme 20 foot pontoon boat (from the old top) were positioned perfectly for the new cover. We haven't had it long, but the materials seem decent quality and you can't beat the price. I paid as much for this whole cover as my friend just paid to have his Bimini top restitched.

First let me start by saying this is an excellent quality product. Packaging was well thought out and very compact I thought. As I opened the packageand examined the parts I smiled when I saw the screwdriver, this was a "real" tool! You don't see that very often these days. Assemble was quick and easy, instructions were a bit vague, mainly pictures. An easy low cost improvement would be to number the parts (print on plastic packaging) and show the corresponding numbers in the picture illustrations. As other reviewers pointed out the stainless screws for attaching to the deck or railsare not the best and you can easily break the head off, I substituted better quality screws.I found as other reviewers that the best way to find where to position the top on your deck or rails is to get a helper to hold the other side and slide it fore or aft until you find the best location and mark the location and then drill the mounting holes.When you try to fold it right flat you can't without removing the rear position screws from the 2 rear deck/rail blocks. If you want it in a "radar arch" position it will fold up nice without disassembling anything. Nice cover as well. I like the flat position personally, so I will be buying 2 quick pins with lanyards to do so quickly and securely and not using the supplied hardware because I know I it will end up in the water...lol..In summary this bimini top is great value for the money!

This was easy to install and is made strong enough for what I want it for. I did loose the zipper part when out in the water. I didn't zipper the back flaps together and the zipper tap came off. So now I can't zipper it closed when I fold it up. I thought that it would had some kind of stop so it could not fly off if it was open.

Fabric has held up well for 3 years. Frame is sturdy.Would buy again, may need to, bought another boat.

I was in search of the perfect accent for my watercraft, and someway to protect the delicate skin under my thinning hair, while also shielding my precious blue eyes. Even though it is not as cool as the open-air cruising of the younger care free sort jetting around the waterways, at some point you must accept the ever-present reality that your youth is fading away. Gone are the days when you could lube up with Crisco, or baby, oil and stand naked in the noon-day sun. Gone are the days where your beautiful tanned skin is wrinkle free and resilient as a baby's bottom. Gone are the days where a simple visor and Oakley polarized sunglasses are all that's needed to bask in the solar furnace of summer. Yes, now there is an urgent need to cover what is coming uncovered, protect those baby blues, and keep the liver spots from standing out like a ginger-freckled lad.While I assume there are many, and varied, options to accomplish this task, all fell short of what I had in my minds eye. And while it is nearly impossible to hide under a canopy on the beach, wearing SPF 5,000, without looking like you should be wearing sandals, black socks, and full length swimwear from the turn of the century, I think I have found the one option that escapes all these issues.The MSC 4 Bow, 8' Bimini Boat Top with Rear brace and color matched storage cover, hits the mark on all points. It is sexy looking, both stowed and deployed, and provides ample space to move about under the taunt fabric.When I first opened the small box which looked far too compact to hold the advertised product, I was amazed at how much bimini was enclosed in such a small space. As I removed, and unwrapped, the myriad of parts, I was a little intimidated at the task before me. However, as I read the handy instructions (with pictures) my fears were allayed as I began the assembly. Within an hour, I had it mounted and quickly drawing a crowd of neighbors wishing to take a closer look at this beautiful product. I couldn't help but snap a few photos to send to my friends and I was certainly beaming with pride with all the pat-on-the-back well wishes for a great find and excellent job of installation.Great product for the price and I appreciate the full color "Hey if you like this, you will love all the other wonderful MSC products shown here!" advertisement included with the instructions. Two thumbs up from this guy!New problem, how to look cool with an awesome new Bimini Top, perched on a dingy sized raft, while visiting surrounding hot-spots, pulling up next to the luxury cruisers, and still catch the eye of scantily clad beach bunnies...I'm certain Amazon has that product as well. I wonder what department that's in...sigh?

Buena calidad

Perfect fit on my boat

Esta muy bueno el material

It appears to be good quality for the money. Measurements are accurate and when assembled correctly the Bimini fabric has a good taught stretch which should withstand the wind when moving. One disappointment was the fittings to connect to the boat. The photos showed metal fittings and what arrived was nylon/plastic fittings. I went to the $700 price range to get the metal fittings and then they were substituted

Love it