bimini top / Awning

I read on another site that Hobie has awnings / bimini tops available for their Outbacks. Anyone have any info on this? I would sure like to get one if they are indeed available. Any idea on a price and how to obtain one?
Thanks

SFBay,
Welcome to the Hobie Kayak Forum. Re Bimini top. etc., not available to my knowledge, unless it is something brand new. Sounds like it might be a good idea though. In the meantime, here is a possible solution:



Best,
Dick

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It's true!! Here it is...

I saw them at the Cedar Key messabout about a month ago. There is a commercial model, but I don't have the URL at hand. The ones I saw used the two rear rod holders and the mast step to hold the uprights and had a triangular awning. I am going to try to make my own.

Ron

Here's the URL for the Polar Kap kayak awning. Price is $175.
http://www.hawkseyejourneys.com/bimini.htm
The one shown in my earlier post costs $5 in Tijuana and doesn't interfere with your fishing rod or line.

Hey--I like it--the Polar Kap awning that is. Seems a bit pricey however, and I imagine one could construct a reasonable facsimile for a lot less, and have a more fun doing it. Never been handy with a sewing machine, though, so that might put a damper on things unless I can convince the little woman that this might be a reasonable cancer preventative for mid-July...

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I'll bet it would be easy to build a PVC frame that a T-shirt could be stretched over for a canopy.

You betcha!

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They are coming...

We now have Biminis for the Hobie Kayaks ordered. We expect them here in April. Available in green, silver and yellow.



$208.00 including custom Hobie mount system.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

Matt, What is entailed in the "custom Hobie mount system"? Holes, drilling, loss of rod holders?

And while you're not answering... to put this back at the top: What about a "wind shield" for the Big"A"?

And mebbe a rear view mirror??

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The Bimini mount requires 4 mount holes drilled. The mount is positioned just behind the seat. This mount should fit most any kayak as it can expand or compress for differing boat widths. The 4 holes will be in the rails on either side of the cargo area. The attachment is via expanding nuts. Rubber that expands inside the hull as the screw is tensioned. Very secure and water tight.

Wind shield? How about a Dodger?



This fits the Adventure, Outback and the Sport. You can sail with it in place too.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

What holds the Dodger in place and how easy is it to remove/exit should one "tump" over because of a rogue wave?

The Dodger is held in palace by 6 eyelet posts. Little bungee loops over each. It is easy to release and fold forward to get out, adjust pedals or whatever.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)