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    Posted: May-22-2016 at 2:37pm
I know there is some interest in a number of folks who would like to buy a BI Pro X Series Rag top. Here is what I am willing to do. Lets get a count of the folks who are serious about buying one. By serious, I mean it is probably going to run about $800 a piece (potentially even more) to get a one time production run done. If we can get close to 10 people, I will reach out to Mike Sieppel at Barefoot International and see if I can get him to do just that, a last time, one time production run. I would probably ask that if we decide to go forward, we either put a 50% deposit down or perhaps even completely pre-pay. Again, I am just guessing on the price.

No Guarantees - but we can try

Ok, lets get the count going!

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I'm in at anything under $1,000. Thank you for putting the group together. Richard Grimes 205-229-5534
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You know I'm in Steve! If we were to have trouble getting to 10 may I suggest we go on other sites say like Planetnautique to get others?
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I'm in as well. 93 SN 196. New member, having no luck locating anywhere
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Originally posted by rgrimes007 rgrimes007 wrote:

How can we help?   


If someone could hit up all the other ski boat sites and have them check-in here on if they are willing to commit, then it will drive the numbers up.

PlanetNautique
Master Craft owners
Malibu owners

That is probably where you will get the most interest.

As soon as I get 10 people to say yes on this site. I will reach out to Mike.
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I'm a member on PlanetNautique Steve, I will post over there
Updated and done.
edit-Thanks to Bruce H the word is out on the Malibu Crew site too.
edit- listed on Mastercraft Team Talk
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For $800 I'm in....

Let me know what I need to do.

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This thread is not picking up as much steam as I had hoped.

I definitely want one of these if we can make this order work. I'm good at $800.

Thanks for the effort either way.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote quinner Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June-03-2016 at 5:27pm
I emailed Chuck who bought my Paragon to bring this thread to his attention, thinking this would be a perfect solution for him.
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Just received the note from Chris and definitely interested. Went to the web site to check it out but, found limited information. Can it be used while underway or only at rest?
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Definitely can be used while underway. I think this video shows it being used on the water AND being towed on the trailer at highway speeds.

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Everybody, please remember - this Bimini is designed to install it and leave it up. It is a bit cumbersome to take down and store (not saying it can't be done, but that it is cumbersome - not at all difficult, just not like a "standard" bimini). This is why Seippel took them off the market - too many people bought them thinking they would go up and down like a regular bimini.
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I'd love to see one of these in person.
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Originally posted by LeftFieldEngineering LeftFieldEngineering wrote:

I'd love to see one of these in person.


Do you ever travel to Chicago, Milwaukee or Minneapolis?

I have one and could meet up with you.

Or if you ever get to Orlando, give Lane Bower a call, he has one on his rig.

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I would like to see it too. I live in McHenry, IL.. It appears from the video that it is anchored by the tower? I do not have a tower, it would have to be self-supporting. The boat has a wooden deck so, no holes anywhere. Is this still an option?
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You are correct Chuck,totally self supporting with no holes or straps. As the picture in the first post shows,the black clamp at the bottom goes on to the pylon. Steve stopped by me down here in Algonquin last year with his. I thought at the time I could figure out how to copy it and make one but there is some clever engineering going on there,it's very well made. I know it would be perfect for my 95 and should work very well for you too.
Here is a boat with no tower with one in place-
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Please count me in. Thanks for the heads up Chris.
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Thanks Gary.

With Paragon Chuck that makes 6, If Andy is in that is 7.

Gary, any luck over on Planet Nautique?

I have a busy week traveling for work next week, but the following week, we'll see where we end up with the numbers and I will reach out to Mike.
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Only 36 views Steve,no responses. I'll try moving it,it's in the group buy section.
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Count me in for one as well at $800. I sold our '97 SNOB last year and bought my parents '99 Malibu Response, but still a CC Fan!

I would be looking for tan (1st choice) or black (2nd choice).

I will post this over on the malibucrew forum as well, if that's okay.

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Eric - YES, YES, YES

Please post on Malibucrew. just make it clear, there are no guarantees, all we can do is try.

Also, I know everyone would like the price to be $800, but he may ask for more - it is expensive to start up a line for a limited production. I am hoping he used mostly COTS hardware. If their is tooling involved, we are probably dead in the water.

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Just curious. COTS hardware????
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Originally posted by chuckburnside chuckburnside wrote:

I would like to see it too. I live in McHenry, IL.. It appears from the video that it is anchored by the tower? I do not have a tower, it would have to be self-supporting. The boat has a wooden deck so, no holes anywhere. Is this still an option?

The top is held by two stainless rods that attach to a bracket/clamp on the pylon - no other support needed. It is an amazingly secure system. I frequently use mine at barefooting speeds and it is quite solid.
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Can you store a tube on top of it?
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Yes! There is a slit in the top for where your fly hi goes thru. You just ring toss the tube over it . Kids get to climb up to get it down
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Yes this is the "pro" edition
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Steve any updates on the number of tops ? Have you reached 10 yet?
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Currently at 7 - If Andy is in, that would be 8. NGP Nicholas - if you are in that would be 9.

Did we hear anything more from the MalibuCrew site or PlanetNautique?
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