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:    • How to Install a 3 Bow Bimini Frame on a P...  . Order a Bimini Kit at: http://www.sailrite.com/Sail-and-Canv... 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