Thread: Bimini Material
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Old 10-02-2008, 06:05   #2
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Originally Posted by Pelagic View Post
... A hard top that size would be very heavy.
... Can anyone recommend a good quality vinyl material or something else, that is superior to Sunbrella in the tropics, for a permanent cover?
Thanks….Nick
There’s many different materials available to make Bimini covers; Acrylic, PVC, Vinyl Polyester, and Canvas.

The Acrylics (coated & backed), such as Glen Raven “Sunbrella-PLUS 8400” (Not “Regular” Sunbrella), Bainbridge “Solacryl”,(et al) are, by far, the best fabrics for marine use.
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