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Pocono Bill

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I have a 2019 Pennington pontoon. And my Bimini is in need of waterproofing. I read due to the age you should use a silicone. Has anyone have any recommendations or have used a silicone? Thank you
 
I had some work done at my dealers canvas shop last spring . They still recommend 303, I asked about the other brands they said stick with the 303 . Others will mention Starbright , but Im sticking with my dealers recommend brand .
 
Thanks ,You too.
I was ready to switch to Starbright based on other comments here.
If you're not in a hurry ,see what others have to say.
 
I tried both 303 and Starbright, thought Starbright worked a tad better, was easier to find, and cheaper. I bought a 1 gallon pesticide spray system from amazon, made application a breeze. The biggest challenge is finding a spot to lay out the bimini and mooring cover to allow enough time to dry and flip over (instructions say 6 hours before using or folding, neither mentions re-coating). I think I waited 2 hours per side.
 
Lawrence the adventurer, I was actually thinking of spray ing the Bimini while it's up and not having to take it down.
 
Pocono Bill said:
Lawrence the adventurer, I was actually thinking of spray ing the Bimini while it's up and not having to take it down.
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Don't do that. The spray will get on your furniture and panels
Then you have a real mess, that's hard to clean especially the furniture.
 
Jack M said:
Don't do that. The spray will get on your furniture and panels
Then you have a real mess, that's hard to clean especially the furniture.
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I haven't water proofed my Bimini, but if I did, I would open the Bimini and then put the mooring cover on to protect the furniture and contain the drips. (Then I'd probably waterproof the entire mooring cover.). I have an 8 foot step ladder and think I could get high enough to spray the Bimini.

I know others here have had issue with waterproofing the mooring cover while it is on the boat, but I didn't.
 
I've seen too many bad out comes here spraying canvas while on the boat . If it works for you that's great. But I wont try it , in my opinion it's worth the extra time to make sure I dont mess up the boat. But I'm retired so I have plenty of time . Lol
 
Based on the mess I made with it OFF the Benny - NOPE, NOT A CHANCE, JUST SAY NO, DO IT RIGHT OR NOT AT ALL. Actually, the Bimini (and I have a double) was easy to take off and put back on - maybe 30 minutes to put back on with two of us the first time. You will want to clean (Power Washer, Scrub Brush, Commercial Laundry - done it all), and it must be 100% dry. Then apply to one side and let dry - instructions suggest 6 hours - but it was a warm day, I kept adjusting the bimini (it does not lie completely flat) so the nooks and crannies would dry - and flipped it after 2 or 3 hours on a warm to hot day. I then let it sit overnight, and re-installed in the next afternoon after it warmed up.
 
LaurencetheAdventurer said:
Based on the mess I made with it OFF the Benny - NOPE, NOT A CHANCE, JUST SAY NO, DO IT RIGHT OR NOT AT ALL. Actually, the Bimini (and I have a double) was easy to take off and put back on - maybe 30 minutes to put back on with two of us the first time. You will want to clean (Power Washer, Scrub Brush, Commercial Laundry - done it all), and it must be 100% dry. Then apply to one side and let dry - instructions suggest 6 hours - but it was a warm day, I kept adjusting the bimini (it does not lie completely flat) so the nooks and crannies would dry - and flipped it after 2 or 3 hours on a warm to hot day. I then let it sit overnight, and re-installed in the next afternoon after it warmed up.
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So, removing the Bimini I noticed material separating at the zipper in one area. Maybe I can tape over after all is done? Again, thanks for the good suggestions!
 
If you are the original owner that Bimini should be covered by your warranty
 
I have to dig in a little more about the warranty. The Bennington warranty doesn't say much about Bimini that I could see. I'll visit the marina or I bought the pontoon. And maybe they can give me a little more detail. Thanks
 
Just lay it on your garage floor and spray it with whatever waterproofing spray you choose! Let it dry and spray it again! Very simple!!!
 
I took my mooring cover off. Laid it out on my driveway and sprayed it with a pump sprayer. I used the starbright product but not the water based, the solvent based. Lasts a whole lot longer, Expensive, but a solid product. I also sprayed my Bimini cover on the boat. I made sure to always spray toward the center, As I went around the periphery and I didn't get any on the inside of the boat. Worked just fine. Saved a lot of work.
Bought an extra gallon on prime days because they had it for half price. Used almost a whole gallon on the Bimini and the mooring cover.
 
Jack thanks, I contacted the marina where I bought my pontoon. And will be taking the cover and the Bimini over next week for a warranty claim. So we'll see how that goes. Thanks again
 
You're welcome .I'm glad it worked out .
 
stbentoak said:
I took my mooring cover off. Laid it out on my driveway and sprayed it with a pump sprayer. I used the starbright product but not the water based, the solvent based. Lasts a whole lot longer, Expensive, but a solid product. I also sprayed my Bimini cover on the boat. I made sure to always spray toward the center, As I went around the periphery and I didn't get any on the inside of the boat. Worked just fine. Saved a lot of work.
Bought an extra gallon on prime days because they had it for half price. Used almost a whole gallon on the Bimini and the mooring cover.
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Just bought a used 2019 RSB with 33 hours on the motor in northern Indiana. It Sat on a covered lift for 1 summer and in a showroom for another summer so maybe 4 summers of use at most. Given that background, do you know how often the Bimini and the mooring cover should be sprayed
 
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