How fast will it go?
Although it is not designed for racing, the Bimi-Tee Top™ will run without problems at any normal speeds on the water. We tested it up to 70 MPH.

Can I install the Bimi-Tee Top myself?
Yes. The Bimi-Tee Top™ is designed for do it yourself installation. Although the actual instructions are more detailed, check out the Illustrated Installation Overview. We answer questions 7 days a week, at 888.251.5911 ext 8867 or 813.240.1617, in case you need help.

How does it detach?
You pull the lock pins and the upper part of the frame lifts straight up and detaches.
See Detaching The Top

Since the Bimi-Tee is light enough to detach, how does it hold up to at high speeds?
We've never had a top fail. However, if you drive into bridges, trees and houses you can bend the frame. The frame design is based on tested architectural engineering principles and the Bimi-Tee Vertical Supports are heavy walled and double cored, ( one pipe inside the other ), so that the strength is almost doubled to equal larger 1 ½ in. Pipe.

Can I stand on your top?
No, although the Vertical Support System will hold the weight of two men, the cover frame is not designed to carry a lot of weight other than the Cover and the Rod Holders.

I can just fit my boat under the garage door, when the top is detached, what part of the top will remain attached to the console and how high will that part be? Will it fit under a boat cover?
When the upper part of the top is detached, the base portions of the Vertical Supports remain in place. The height of the base portions will be 42 inches above the deck, a height well below most hand rails. When detached, the top drops down and around the console body to fit under a standard boat cover.

Can the Bimi-Tee be adjusted for height?
Yes, the top normally installs at 6 ft. 6 inches without modification, however, it will install from 6 ft. to a height of 6 ft. 9 ½ inches. See Adjusting the Height

Do I need to drill into my deck? How does it mount?
No holes in the deck, the Bimi-Tee Top™ mounts to your center console.
See Illustrated Installation Overview

Will the Bimi-Tee Top stress my console or deck?
No. Our patented cover system dissipates the forces created on the water and the covers zip off, (See Zip Cover ), for highway towing. The Bimi-Tee Top™ will not stress or harm a boat in any way.

Is any part of the Bimi-Tee Top made of plastic, does it use plastic fittings?
No, the Bimi-Tee Top™ has no plastic or plastic fittings. The stainless steel model is all stainless steel, while the aluminum model uses annealed nylon and nylon-graphite composite fittings that are black in color and equal steel in strength. See Fittings

What if I need extra fittings or screws?
Parts are always available for the Bimi-Tee Top™. Taylor Made Products offers great customer service.

Does the Bimi-Tee Top have a warranty?
Yes. The Bimi-Tee Top™ is warrantied for 2 years, the cover is warrantied for 5 years.

Is the Bimi-Tee Top cover made of canvas?
No. The cover is made of Ultima™ a solution-dyed polyester, which sets the standard for marine applications with its non-fade, non-stretch and non-leak performance.
See Fabrics
See Fabric Comparision Chart

If I damage my Bimi-Tee Top cover, can I get a new one without replacing the whole top?
Yes,  new Ultima™ covers are only $79, $89 or $99 depending on size.

Can I tow my boat on the highway with the Bimi-Tee in place, do I have to detach it?
When towing the whole Bimi-Tee frame stays up, the cover unzips off the frame. See Zip Cover

What else is different about the Bimi-Tee covers, how do the covers work?
The Bimi-Tee covers are not laced to the cover frame like a conventional T Top. They are elastically stretched over the cover frame. The elastic cover system is designed to allow the cover to absorb extremes in wind forces. In effect, the cover system acts like a shock absorber and limits any stress on the frame or the console. Consequently, the top will not stress or damage any boat or console. However, to eliminate the severe stresses of highway towing and to allow the detached frame to be easily stored onboard or under a boat cover, you must unzip and remove the cover off the frame.

What happens to the cover when I run at high speeds?
The Bimi-Tee cover system will act like a shock absorber and dissipate the change in pressure. When the boat is moving at high speeds on the water, the cover will tend to take the shape of an air craft wing,  ( the pressure to lift depends on speed ). Assuming the boat and the top are trimmed, (running level with the water ), and running at speeds under 30 mph ), the lift effect is minimized or not discernible. However, at higher speeds you can see the cover respond to the increase in lift pressure. Check out the photo, Running Fast .