Westland 2-Bow Aluminum Bimini User manual

If your bimini is missing
any of these parts,
please contact the
retailer or dealer from
whom you purchased
the bimini before
proceeding with the
installation.
Package Contents
Washer (4)
#8 5/8” screw
(24)
Hardware Kit
Hold down
strap (4)
Strap Kit
Tools Required
*Phillips and Flat Head Screwdrivers *Drill and 9/64” Drill Bit
(2)
(2)
Bow Pieces
Bow 1
(2)
Bow 2
Bow Center
Swivel mount
(2)
Strap eyes
(4)
Important!
Each bow part is labeled
with the bow number -1,
-2, etc. Organize bow
pieces by grouping together
all -1s, all -2s, etc.
2-Bow Aluminum Bimini Assembly Instructions
. . . and inserting 5/8” screws as
shown.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for remaining bow.
2
Assemble pieces of Bow 1 by
attaching both Bow 1 sides to
1
Line up 2 holes on both sides
and install screws.
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Rear Label
3Lay bimini fabric face down on
a flat clean surface (label on rear
sleeve will be facing up)
4Position Bow 1 as shown with
jaw slides facing up. Thread Bow 1
through rear sleeve and bow strap
loops.
assembly
Position Bow 2 as shown with holes
facing up. Thread Bow 2 through front
sleeve of fabric.
5

2-Bow Aluminum Bimini Assembly Instructions
Attach eye ends of Bow 2 to jaw
slides of Bow 1 as shown. Eye
ends will rotate to line up. Secure
with jaw slide screws.
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Pass looped end of each hold
down strap over end of bow.
Line up hole in each strap with the hole
in the bow. Insert #8x5/8” screw through
washer and strap, and secure into bow.
Strap should extend away from the top.
Repeat for remaining bow straps.
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PORT STARBOARD
Fig. 1
SWIVEL MOUNTS
Determine what area of the boat you want to cover with the bimini. Bimini
swivel mount locations are approximately half the distance of the total length of the
bimini. Measure for mount placement and mark. Make sure the swivel mounts are
parallel to each other and facing with the swivel movement going toward inside of
boat (See Fig.1).
Use a 9/64” drill bit with mild pressure to carefully drill holes in boat deck for swivel
mounts. Secure mounts with #8x 5/8” mounting screws.
Remove single screws from top of swivel mount. With the help of a friend, each hold
a side of the bimini and line up eye ends on Bow 1 with the swivel mounts keeping
the label at the back. Secure eye ends to swivel mounts with previously removed
screws facing as shown in Fig.1.
Total Bimini
Coverage
Bimini Mounts
With bimini secure in the mounts, open the bimini and determine the best
position for the hold down strap eyes. Strap eyes should be mounted to a flat
surface whenever possible and straps should maintain an angle between 30 and
60 degrees from front to rear. To minimize side to side movement, it is suggested
to mount front strap eyes as far inboard as allowable. Line up strap eyes across
the boat.
Drill mounting screw holes for strap eyes in a similar fashion to the holes for the
swivel mounts and secure eyes to the boat using the #8x5/8” screws. Clip hold down straps to
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Westland Industries is not responsible for any injuries to persons or damages to the boat during assembly
and installation of this product. Installation of this product may void your boat warranty, check with your
dealer. Replace any worn parts to increase the life of your product. Do not exceed speeds of 45 mph
with bimini in upright position or damage may occur.
the strap eyes and adjust tension so that the front of your bimini is level or lower than the rear,
as this will allow air to travel over your top more effectively.Enjoy your new bimini!