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Just got a M22 Tritoon and love it. However I am frustrated with the Bimini. Twice it has come loose while driving. We are lucky...so far has not significantly bent the frame. Never had issues with the bimini on my Vhull. Granted it was smaller, but the lack of forward security straps seems to make this an inevitable issue. I have searched online and this issue is mentioned in some old forums. Some point out the manual suggests limiting speed. Others say they have ignored speed recommendations and never had an issue.
The first time my son was going full speed...about 38-40 with my 200hp Yamaha. Today I was no faster than 30. Was a little windy, which was likely the other factor.

Is this just the way it is? Anyone tried installing forward security straps to allow higher cruising speeds? I don't have to air it out, but sucks to not be able to go 25-30 unless I put the top down.
 
My 2024 22SXSB with 150 motor and Power Curved Bimini came with straps. I don’t run it WOT with the top up because it seems like a kite catching the wind but definitely use it at 25mph with the straps. If I know it will be a slow cruise, I skip the straps.
 
I pegged all 4 Bimini connection points. Drill holes through the bases so you can add a hitch pin at each base. The Bimini uprights cannot come loose unless you pull the pins. I'll look for pics and update when I find them.
 
Not my pics but these show exactly what I am talking about.

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go2ldook said:
Just got a M22 Tritoon and love it. However I am frustrated with the Bimini. Twice it has come loose while driving. We are lucky...so far has not significantly bent the frame. Never had issues with the bimini on my Vhull. Granted it was smaller, but the lack of forward security straps seems to make this an inevitable issue. I have searched online and this issue is mentioned in some old forums. Some point out the manual suggests limiting speed. Others say they have ignored speed recommendations and never had an issue.
The first time my son was going full speed...about 38-40 with my 200hp Yamaha. Today I was no faster than 30. Was a little windy, which was likely the other factor.

Is this just the way it is? Anyone tried installing forward security straps to allow higher cruising speeds? I don't have to air it out, but sucks to not be able to go 25-30 unless I put the top down.
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Have you mentioned this to your dealer ?
 
I edited out the comment about a bad design and asked if he had spoke to his dealer .
 
Jack M said:
I edited out the comment about a bad design and asked if he had spoke to his dealer .
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I have not. I will mention it after seeing it happen again this weekend. The first time I just accepted it was going full speed, but if you are having to do quantum physics to calculate whether 2/3 speed is safe while factoring in wind speed, I think you are just stuck taking it down unless slow cruising.

I suspect they will simply point to the manual, which apparently warns against having it up above a certain speed (I have read 15-20 quoted in old forums...have not checked the manual yet).
 
sunedog said:
I pegged all 4 Bimini connection points. Drill holes through the bases so you can add a hitch pin at each base. The Bimini uprights cannot come loose unless you pull the pins. I'll look for pics and update when I find them.
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Good thought. And you have had no problems after doing this? Only issue I could imagine is a cross wind bending the frame I guess, but would have to be pretty strong.
 
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go2ldook said:
Good thought. And you have had no problems after doing this? Only issue I could imagine is a cross wind bending the frame I guess, but would have to be pretty strong.
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No problems whatsoever. I'm really glad to have the pin security when we get caught trying to beat (or get out from under) a storm. That's when we're often hauling butt with the top up.

Just be careful drilling if you take this route. One of my holes drifted just a little and I nearly broke out of the bracket. Use a center punch and go slow with a sharp drill bit.
 
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