Bimini Top

A bimini top, also called a bimini top, or simply short bimini, is a sun tent for a boat. This tent is located in/above the cockpit, and protects the occupants from the sun. Also, this tent keeps out the worst of the rain. The top concerns only the upper part. 

You often see a bimini top on a sailboat, sloop or motor yacht.

Bimini Top Sloop

A sloop often sails in nice weather. Protection from the sun is then very nice, especially on hot days. It increases the comfort on board, and it also looks very cozy. 

Our sail making shop has a large assortment in types and colors of cloth. Because a bimini top is very decisive for the appearance of your sloop, we provide a nice range of colors. We like to think along in the choice of material and color, and have a lot of inspiration material to base your choice on.

Bimini Top Cruiser

To make the most of the outdoor space, the cockpit, of a cruiser, a bimini top is often installed. A cruiser often has a hard tubular hood, a bimini top makes the living space larger and protects from the sun and rain. 

For cruisers we regularly make complete tents that protect the cockpit from the weather. See the page marquees For more information.  

Bimini Top Speedboat

On a speedboat there is often a bimini top. The strength of the construction is incredibly important here because the tent must absorb many forces at high speeds. In addition to a bimini top, a speedboat usually has a spray hood for the overflowing splash water. 

Due to the high cruising speed of a speedboat, you often don't notice that the sun is shining brightly, you cool off by the wind flowing by. Therefore, a bimini is all the more important for protecting the skin.  

Sailmakerij De Vries Maritiem offers a large selection of materials, so we can always design the right bimini top for your boat. 

Bimini Top Yacht

Before or after a sailing trip, protection from the sun is very pleasant. Many sailing yachts have a bimini top which makes it very pleasant to stay in the cockpit. Most bimini's can be left in place while sailing. Some sailors like to be able to fold down a bimini. Our sailmaker has all kinds of solutions for that. 

Difference bimini top and spray hood

So many tents and different names: the boat jargon is very present when it comes to tent types! What is the difference between a bimini top and a spray hood? A bimini top refers to the top part of a tent, the roof. The sides of the tent are not present. A spray hood is above the entrance of the boat, protecting it and the cockpit from spray while sailing and from rain. 

More protection while sailing? 

The bimini top is just the top part of a tent. While cruising, the lack of side screens means that the rain is not held back as well. Want more protection from the elements? Then consider a spray hood or cockpit tent.