Recent content by LaurencetheAdventurer

Hello Minnesota - did you ever get your design built, installed and tested? I searched your posts and could not find any update. Particularly interested in pictures related to the structure. Thank you!!

Seems that the newer parts would work in most instances. I see no reason a dealer could not quote you at least the cost of the parts you need, leaving out the labor cost. I bet a total loss just based on part cost. Insurance claims are about two details: 1) Establishing the cost of repairs...

My double bimini goes up at the start of the season, and never comes down. 99% of all the pontoons in my Marina do the same (110 degree days are typical). We get some really nasty monsoons and howling winds - never an issue. I do have the Cable Stays - a must have when zipping up and down the...

The build site is also your friend for a quick lookup of features and costs!

You might check Facebook or Craigslist - I have seen several people sell their bimini's. But, I think the dealer is the best choice, ideally they could sell just the one part - but given the age - the design has probably changed. You might be able to find a company that sells the raw aluminium...

$525 - I would buy that, especially if installed. I estimate it would take me at least 20 hours to design, procure, build, and install.

Wiring seems to vary between years and dealers, generally, either battery should support the boat. Note that unless you have an aftermarket switch installed, it only charges the battery to which it is switched. We float more than go - which meant that after 4 seasons I had two batteries that...

Sherwin Williams provides a special matching lens used with your cell phone, will identify the color. I use it all the time for painting properties, it does an excellent job of matching existing colors, taking into account paint age/fade...

I have the Noco Genius GenPro 10x2. I just use the AB disconnect switch, actually disconnecting all the wires AND then getting them back correctly seemed challenging after missing my Benny for 7 months!!! LOL. I used a cutting board to mount the charger with the weight on the floor, then...

My dock is so narrow, I had to use the rectangular bumpers to get 2 on each side to fit. Not sure what a 3rd would help with, other than a backup in the event one failed, lifted or disconnected.

The Batteries are in, Charged, Discharged, 2x, BMS stable, ready to go! But, College Graduations (UC Boulder Business) and Family events (some trip to a place called London my wife wanted to go) mean a very late (crying) install and Mid June launch.

That is the one I just purchased! Agree, matches look. I assumed the larger diameter 1.3" vs the 1" was the correct size - do you happen to know what size you purchased (they offer two - Hypersonic Steering Wheel Knob - $17 on amazon). It comes with a rubber wrap to customize the diameter.

LOL - right, there is that throttle thing to keep in mind!!! Winter is a terrible thing on the memory, too long away from the Benny!!!

I spent a LOT of time on this topic: Answer depends on frequency of use, travel distance & proximity to tow service (disk or drum brakes & # of spare tires, Tool box for jack), Lake Wind (guides), age (easy access front ladder), water type (galvanized, painted, drain holes), storage space...

Where on your steering wheel are users installing their knob (and left or right handed)? Seems the 2 o'clock position would be about right?