Group Buy: BI Pro X Series Rag top
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Topic: Group Buy: BI Pro X Series Rag top
Posted By: skutsch
Subject: Group Buy: BI Pro X Series Rag top
Date Posted: May-22-2016 at 2:37pm
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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!  ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
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Posted By: rgrimes007
Date Posted: May-22-2016 at 4:00pm
| I'm in at anything under $1,000. Thank you for putting the group together. Richard Grimes 205-229-5534 |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: May-22-2016 at 4:19pm
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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? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: rgrimes007
Date Posted: May-23-2016 at 10:58pm
| How can we help? |
Posted By: Keeter
Date Posted: May-31-2016 at 9:32pm
| I'm in as well. 93 SN 196. New member, having no luck locating anywhere |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: May-31-2016 at 9:51pm
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. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
rgrimes007 wrote:Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: May-31-2016 at 10:27pm
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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 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: June-01-2016 at 3:30am
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For $800 I'm in.... Let me know what I need to do. JQ ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: Timr71
Date Posted: June-03-2016 at 5:00pm
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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. |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: June-03-2016 at 5:27pm
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I emailed Chuck who bought my Paragon to bring this thread to his attention, thinking this would be a perfect solution for him. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: chuckburnside
Date Posted: June-03-2016 at 6:56pm
| 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? |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: June-03-2016 at 7:10pm
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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. https://vimeo.com/20758640" rel="nofollow - BI Pro X Series Ragtop Video 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. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: LeftFieldEngineering
Date Posted: June-03-2016 at 8:32pm
| I'd love to see one of these in person. |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: June-03-2016 at 8:48pm
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. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: chuckburnside
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 12:24am
| 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? |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 1:40am
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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-  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: chuckburnside
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 10:41am
| Please count me in. Thanks for the heads up Chris. |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 11:18am
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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. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 11:34am
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Only 36 views Steve,no responses. I'll try moving it,it's in the group buy section. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Off Trail
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 12:10pm
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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. Eric |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 12:50pm
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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. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: rgrimes007
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 1:26pm
| Just curious. COTS hardware???? |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 1:39pm
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Commercial off the shelf ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: rgrimes007
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 1:41pm
| Got it. |
Posted By: LaurelLakeSkier
Date Posted: June-06-2016 at 12:24am
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. ------------- The world is full of youth—what we need is a fountain of smart! |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: June-06-2016 at 12:02pm
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Can you store a tube on top of it? ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: June-06-2016 at 12:28pm
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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 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: June-06-2016 at 2:21pm
| Yes this is the "pro" edition |
Posted By: NGP
Date Posted: June-10-2016 at 3:37pm
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Steve any updates on the number of tops ? Have you reached 10 yet? Thanks |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: June-10-2016 at 3:44pm
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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? ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: June-10-2016 at 3:56pm
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Gordy Anderson has been at the last few show skiing conventions. He's the "exclusive refurbished" BI dealer. Located in southeast WI near BI headquarters. http://www.thewakesend.com/" rel="nofollow - http://www.thewakesend.com/ Not sure he'd be of any help here but I've been meaning to get his name on the site for a while now. |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: June-10-2016 at 4:58pm
Not a thing but crickets Steve- ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: June-10-2016 at 5:02pm
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How about posting on ball of spray, classifieds on Ski-it-again and maybe even wakeworld?? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: June-10-2016 at 5:08pm
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what's the tubing site Pete is on? + fiberglassics + woodyboater + christianmingle |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: June-10-2016 at 5:41pm
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Russian Bride ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: NGP
Date Posted: June-14-2016 at 4:39pm
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Steve I'm in. Any updates from other sites? Thanks |
Posted By: SCErik
Date Posted: June-15-2016 at 1:57am
| I'm 100% in. I've been a lurker for quite some time to the forum, but I've been waiting to see if anyone would post a used one. I'm extremely excited to see this thread, I was getting really close to just getting a normal bimini. |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: June-15-2016 at 9:52am
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Andy G - are you in? Do you want one? I am leaving on a 2 day trip, when I get back, I will give Mike a call on Friday. I will let you know what he says. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: June-15-2016 at 10:18am
I know Gordy pretty well. He lives here in Winter Haven. I wrote this thread on him and Bananna George years ago on this site. What do you need?? http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33185&title=banana-george-ucanski2" rel="nofollow - Bananna George seaplane pilot Gordy Anderson. Tom ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: June-15-2016 at 10:48am
| I need a nap. Noticed his number was a central florida area code but the other on his site is north east illinois |
Posted By: rgrimes007
Date Posted: June-15-2016 at 12:00pm
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Thank you for putting this group together. Hopefully ten will be enough for a production run. Richard ------------- Richard Grimes |
Posted By: lakebound83
Date Posted: June-17-2016 at 12:34am
| I'm not sure if you checked in at the Mastercraft team talk forum but I believe there are a couple of folks interested. I will take one if the will start the production line. |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: June-17-2016 at 1:24am
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Ok, never heard from Andy again, but with Lakebound83 we have 10. I will give Mike a call tomorrow and see what I can work out. Steve ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: June-17-2016 at 1:34am
BTW Welcome Jonathon!!! It's kind of obligatory that you post a picture of your boat, I know it's probably not a CC but we still like pictures!!! ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: June-17-2016 at 2:08am
Thanks for your work on this Steve  FYI- Nothing on planet or malibu Teamtalk has the 2 from above. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: June-17-2016 at 12:41pm
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UPDATE: Ok guys, here is the deal. I talked to Mike and I think the news is positive, well at least it is not negative... He said they are ABSOLUTELY slammed right now in production, I kind of believe him, because he had to put me on hold 3 times to answer the phone. He said I should call back in the winter, and then he would talk to his brother who runs production and see if they could convert one of the lines over to do a run. He said if they could do it, he would have to work out the price at that point. The good news is, he didn't say NO right off the bat (which has been the answer when I had inquired in the past), and he actually told me to keep all you guys interested, saying, "don't tell them all we WILL do it, but keep the list going." So if you are willing to wait til the winter, PM me your email. I will get an email chain going, and lets continue to recruit others to join the group buy. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: chuckburnside
Date Posted: June-17-2016 at 3:26pm
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Winter is good by me. Email is chuckburnside@hotmail.com. Thanks for all your efforts! Chuck |
Posted By: Kid6725
Date Posted: June-21-2016 at 11:35am
| New member here just signing up so I can follow this thread since I have a stars and stripes and would be interested in a Bimini. |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: June-21-2016 at 1:10pm
Welcome to CCF Jason! We are always happy to have new folks, even if they do drive stars and stripes or bu's. We love pictures here, so put some up! Shoot me a PM with your email address, so I can keep that list handy. Still waiting on a few other folks to send me emails yet. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: pm2001
Date Posted: July-31-2016 at 10:31pm
| Joined this forum just to get in on the group buy. If the price is $800 or less, please count me in. |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: August-09-2016 at 1:10pm
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Just an update, I have received PM's from 12 folks and 11 of those folks have provided emails. Keep talking it up on the other sites. When winter gets here (I hope it takes its time), I will call Mike back and see what he thinks! ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: August-09-2016 at 1:25pm
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I hope it happens,we were cooking in Tennessee. You know it's hot when white upholstery can't be touched ! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Kid6725
Date Posted: August-09-2016 at 1:51pm
Exactly I keep thinking man one of those biminis would be nice! |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: August-09-2016 at 2:02pm
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Seems to me most people needing a bimini like this don't have a tower. So, add in a Fly High or Skylon (several probably already use) and then just finish the framework for a bimini around the existing support post. Just a thought... |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: August-09-2016 at 7:45pm
Great idea,how's this? Should I call Steve and cancel ? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: August-09-2016 at 7:52pm
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Bingo. It also seems you couldn't use this Bimini and an extended pylon at the same time without modifications. |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: August-09-2016 at 8:00pm
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I could cable tie it to the outside of the Skylon,I think I know where to get some heavy duty tie's ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Timr71
Date Posted: September-23-2016 at 1:43pm
Bump for timing question: So, winter...does that mean re-contact sometime in say November or more like January? I'm just curious. Been thinking about my winter boat projects. Not that either is critical...I'm just curious about it. Thanks again for organizing. I hope this works out. |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: September-23-2016 at 2:48pm
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Great bump! I will reach out to Mike after Thanksgiving, that should be "winter" up here in Milwaukee... ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: Timr71
Date Posted: September-23-2016 at 6:12pm
| Great. Thanks. |
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: November-01-2016 at 10:20pm
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Any update from Mike S. now that the season is over and winter is upon us? ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: November-02-2016 at 9:59pm
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Ok if you are interested in a Bimini, you should have sent me your email address. I just sent an email to everyone that has confirmed their interest. Please check your email and RSVP if you are still interested. If you do not have an email in your inbox, I do not have your email and you are not on the list. Please send me a PM with your email ASAP. THANKS! ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: November-03-2016 at 11:01pm
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PM Sent. Thanks. ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: rgrimes007
Date Posted: November-27-2016 at 7:38pm
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Any updates? Thanks. Richard ------------- Richard Grimes |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: December-07-2016 at 4:42pm
Ok, so after a number of conversations with Mike and his brother John, I learned a couple of things:
2.) Barefoot International is doing VERY well. Good for them, but not so good for us. John, Mike's brother who runs the production side of the business, indicated that they are running at FULL+ Capacity (I assume this means over 100%) just to meet the current demand. So what does that mean for our little project? Bad news. They will not have time to do a special run this year. Mike did indicate we could check back in about a year. I am willing to do that if you guys want, but I kind of get the sense that was Mike's way to say "No" without actually saying "No". I think he is concerned about making potential or current customers mad (the 12 or so of this group particularily) and I told him, we all understand that this would be a long shot and that if he had to say "No" everyone here would understand and would not hold it against Mike or BI. So up to you guys... I can keep this email list alive. I will post the above info on the thread at CCF. Let me know if you are interested in waiting around another year. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: December-07-2016 at 6:29pm
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First off Steve I'd like to thank you for your time and hard work to get this project going. My thoughts were I'd be willing to go a thousand to get a new one with my color choice but 15 and the fact I need something before next summer puts me out. If he ever decides to do another run the fact he has in his mind that he needs to make a 100,there will be more than enough to go around for us 12. No hard feelings at all,I think all of us here understand. Thanks again Steve. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: December-07-2016 at 10:55pm
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Thanks Steve for heading this up. I would still like a solution for a "rag top" when I'm running the Fly High Pole. Ideas? JQ ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: December-08-2016 at 6:18am
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Put a zipper opening in the bimini and run the fly hi through it. When not using the fly hi it can be zipped closed. Done it on my bimini and John's. Works perfect.. Zipper is about a foot long and installed by any upholsterer. ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: Timr71
Date Posted: December-08-2016 at 3:09pm
| Thanks Steve for your efforts here. And yes, looks like I'll be drilling into my gel-coat to install a traditional Bimini top. -sigh- |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: December-08-2016 at 4:21pm
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Maybe one of you guy's could contact whomever makes the Z5 bimini to see if they would be interested in making something that could work. Their bimini is very similar in structure so a tweak to what they are already making should work, then perhaps just add a pylon clamp bracket similar to the super deluxe boom mount and then some straight bar up to the bimini. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: December-08-2016 at 4:59pm
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I agree with Quinner. There has to be someone else who can make something similar. We have a custom cover/bimini guy in our area who would most likely be able to make a similar product but he's not cheap. ------------- |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: December-10-2016 at 7:22pm
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After seeing the rather long-shot end result of Steve's attempt at getting a limited production run of these, I stopped by Rob Bemmen and explained the situation that we have. I asked him if there was any chance that he might be able to produce something similar. The only requirements I requested was that it needed to work and be kept under $1K. He knows he can make them but he needs some dimensions of the top itself and then can get me a price per unit. I contacted Steve right away and we talked. He'll be able to get me the dimensions of his next weekend after he gets home from being on the road. In case you're wondering, Rob is a skier so he understands what skiers want and need. He's a pretty damn good machinist too. You can check out his http://www.bemmanscustomdesign.com/" rel="nofollow - website . He fixed my engine cradle when it was buckled and he machined my rudder shaft and rudder port when I thought it was ruined. He does quality work so I have no doubt that if he says he can make it, it will be something done right. The stuff he did for me was miniscule compared to what he normally builds. Once we find out if it's even a possibility for Rob to produce these, I'll let you guys know and we can look at what the next steps would be moving forward. ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: SCErik
Date Posted: December-10-2016 at 9:56pm
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I bought a Bemman boom last spring and absolutely love it! Strong and light - high quality. I'm still in if he is able to make the top! -Erik |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: December-10-2016 at 11:39pm
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Nice work Eddie! I'm in if Ron can get the job done! My ski buddy and I talk about Ron frequently, sounds like he's an awesome guy. We talked about having him build a jump ramp for us in the next few years. ------------- |
Posted By: rgrimes007
Date Posted: December-10-2016 at 11:45pm
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I'm in. ------------- Richard Grimes |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: February-18-2017 at 12:14pm
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Thanks for finding the thread Pete. If you guys are still trying Lane Bowers is trying to get these made again and has some guys from the Malibu crew (poor basterds) and so maybe that price can come down ....Anyway contact Lane Bowers. ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: February-19-2017 at 1:39am
I joined the Malibu site back when Steve offered to contact Mike about reproducing them thinking the more people we could get wanting them the better. In doing so I was contacted by a member who had one that was not actively selling but would sell if I wanted it. Not wanting to be the guy that killed our deal with BI, I told him that if we didn't get anywhere with Steve's efforts that I'd get back to him. Turns out he was in Nashua Iowa so when I was home for Christmas my son and I made the trip out to pick it up. I didn't want to buy it sight unseen and was not sure how much it would cost to ship. Being the Christmas shipping rush did not want to chance it getting damaged either. Never been so cold in my life- it was -14 the whole trip! Met the guy,talked about 10 minutes checked out his nice Corvette styled Malibu turned around and headed home.spending around 10 hours on the road. Did not have much time to mess with it but even the color combo works out. Can't wait to put it on and try it out but not quite ready to put up with the cold temps yet    ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Vanwinja
Date Posted: May-12-2017 at 5:22pm
| I have been searching for these ragtops for 2 years. I just came across this forum. I have a 1993 ski nautique 196. I want to get on the list! I need one of these BAD! I will pay cash money today for one! I have been searching forever |
Posted By: Vanwinja
Date Posted: May-12-2017 at 5:24pm
| I will buy that's top from you today! |
Posted By: rgrimes007
Date Posted: May-12-2017 at 5:37pm
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I am still interested if any progress has been made..... ------------- Richard Grimes |
Posted By: Off Trail
Date Posted: July-02-2022 at 6:21pm
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As a prior follower of this thread, that ended up finding a Ragtop through a friend a few years ago, I thought I should offer mine up here first. I bought the ragtop when we lived in Colorado and used to trailer the boat to the reservoir for a full day in hot sun. We moved back to Wisconsin last year and now the boat lives on a covered lift....so I'm not using the ragtop. My friend had it in a box unused for years until he sold it to me about 4 years ago. It looks pretty much new with just a few rub spots on the blue - nothing compromising the fabric, just some marking from when it was folded up. I am in north central Wisconsin and would really like to avoid trying to ship this thing. I paid $800 for it and would like the same. I don't always catch PM's so a text/call may be best - (six one two) 7 five zero - 2 four 2 five. I just put it on the Malibu today and took pics. I'll try posting, but if it doesn't work text me and I'll send you some. Thanks! |
Posted By: Off Trail
Date Posted: July-02-2022 at 6:25pm
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No luck on uploading, but here are the photos - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6gg8800bla34z2l/AADemdcNG-1SDFw6etGKFauCa?dl=0 |
Posted By: Off Trail
Date Posted: July-03-2022 at 11:17am
| Sold, thanks guys! |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: July-03-2022 at 10:40pm
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Hope someone here that was looking for one got it! When they come up you have to jump on them or they are gone that fast ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: kbahus
Date Posted: July-06-2022 at 11:06am
| Dang that was quick, would still love to get my hands on one. I emailed Fly High last year to inquire if they had any parts laying around so I could try and fab one up, but no luck. |
Posted By: SCErik
Date Posted: August-16-2022 at 3:25pm
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Yes, someone on here got it - me! It is going on my 97 SNOB. I bought the boat with a tower, removed the tower, repaired the holes and restored to original. I couldn't drill into the gel again after all of that work. So the rag top has gone to a good home! ------------- -Erik 1997 SNOB |
Posted By: Rich.Pasquale
Date Posted: September-02-2022 at 7:41pm
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Seeking design specification for Fly High Pro X Series Ragtop bimini. I was fortunate enough to chat with Benjamin at BFI and he forwarded me a set of .DRA file of the bimini. Unfortunately this file format is no longer supported by any CAD software.So, I asked Andre at Dolphin software if he could recover any DCAD data and export it to .DWG. Again, no success. I talked with Steve at Bemman's and.... Let just say, that is not a promising option. I have befriended a former high-end automotive restoration shop owner that has taken interest in this little project. Now, I just need to get a Fly High Pro X Series Ragtop bimini for him to duplicate. My ask of the community here is, can I rent someones Fly High Pro X Series Ragtop bimini for the winter? I will cover professional packing costs, shipping, significant security deposit and 4 month rental fee. In return I will have .DWG files created and with Benjamin's blessing release then to the community. Any help appreciated. |
Posted By: Rich.Pasquale
Date Posted: March-29-2023 at 1:58am
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Sadly as this winter comes to an end, we had no luck sourcing a Rag top to duplicate. Offer is still out there for the community. We are even available to purchase if need. Hoping to get more of these out to the group, but it may not be for another year. |
Posted By: No Regrets
Date Posted: August-23-2023 at 10:56am
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Hey Rich, are you still on the search for a Rag Top? I've also been searching for over a year now, if I end up finding one I'll let you know. I'll probably just build one this winter based off of pictures if nothing comes up. |
Posted By: rgrimes007
Date Posted: August-23-2023 at 1:28pm
I built one for myself.     ------------- Richard Grimes |
Posted By: Rich.Pasquale
Date Posted: October-30-2023 at 1:42am
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Grimes, Awesome work. I think if I can’t find a solution by spring I’ll be building one from scratch myself. No Regrets, I’m still looking for a Fly High Pro X Series Rag Top. If you find one $$$ |