How to Measure Your Boat for a Bimini Top
Length - Measure the fore-to-aft length of the area you want to shade. (Note: leave enough length behind and in front of the Bimini top to secure the attachment straps).
Width - Measure the distance between mounting points where the frame attaches to the gunwale. IMPORTANT: Mounting point must be exactly the same distance fore and aft.
Height - Standing in the boat, measure straight up from the mounting point to reach the desired top height. This distance between mounting point and tip height will be the frame height.
Consider how the top height will affect your movements. Be aware: the higher the top height, the less stable it may be on your boat.
The information provided here has been reproduced courtesy of Attwood Marine. Wholesale Marine reproduced this information on 08/29/08. Please keep in mind that other Bimini Top Manufacturers may suggest different ways of measuring for their Bimini Tops. You should always follow the manufactures recommendations.