Should You Add a Bimini Top?

Getting caught in the sun all day on your boat isn’t fun. Your shoulders burn. Your kids complain. And by the end of the day, everyone’s tired and cranky instead of having a good time on the water. That’s where a bimini top on your wakeboard tower comes in handy.

We’ve spent over 20 years perfecting collapsible bimini tops that actually work the way boaters need them to. No more fighting straps while your family waits in the hot sun. No more choosing between shade and using your board racks.

We solved these problems with accessories like collapsible bimini tops because we’re boaters too, and we know exactly what drives you crazy out there.

Do You Need a Wakeboard Tower Bimini Top? Quick Fit by How You Boat

Think about your typical day on the water. If you’re fishing from sunrise to sunset, a bimini top can be the difference between an enjoyable day and a miserable sunburn. If you have kids on board, shade is essential for keeping everyone happy and safe.

Let’s be real about what a good bimini top does for your time on the water:

• First, the obvious: it’s sun protection that actually protects. When you’re out from morning until sunset, that sun beats down hard.
• A bimini makes your boat more usable. Without shade, you might cut your day short because it’s just too hot.
• The comfort factor extends to everyone on board. Your passengers aren’t constantly shifting around trying to find a tiny sliver of shade.
• Your boat’s upholstery lasts longer when it’s not constantly baking in direct sun. Electronics stay cooler. Drinks stay colder. Need your upholstery fixed? Learn more about our repair and replacement services here.

But here’s the thing: we understand that traditional bimini tops can get in the way. They block your board racks. The straps can tangle with everything. And putting them up or down takes so long that most people leave them in one position all day.

That’s why we at Samson Sports redesigned the whole system to make it collapsible. Our quick-release hardware means you can open or close your bimini in seconds (literally seconds). Just push a button, and you’re done. No wrestling with straps while your boat drifts. No asking everyone to hold still while you fidget with clips and ties.

How Our Collapsible Bimini Tops Work 

This isn’t some universal bimini that “mostly fits” your tower. Every angle, measurement, and connection point is designed specifically for your boat and tower. Here’s what makes our system different: we build your bimini top at the same time we build your tower. They’re made together, as one complete system.

Our collapsible bimini tops mount directly to your tower with zero rear straps. This means your board racks stay completely clear. You can grab your wakeboard or surfboard without ducking under straps or asking someone to hold the bimini out of the way. The whole back of your boat stays open and accessible, just like it would without a bimini.

When you want shade, you get maximum coverage – not some tiny strip that only covers half the boat. When you want sun, the whole top zips into a boot that stores right on the tower. It’s not flopping around or taking up storage space below.

The quick-release fittings are positioned exactly where they need to be for smooth operation. The Sunbrella fabric is cut to give you the best coverage for your specific setup. See our Sunbrella swatches here.

Your Setup Options, All Custom

Every boat is different, and every family uses their boat differently. That’s why we don’t do “one size fits all” anything. Our bimini tops are available in: Standard Under the Tower, Over the Top (snap to the back/front), and Single Over the Top styles.

You can expect:

• Your bimini is cut specifically for your tower’s dimensions. 
• The mounting points are placed based on your tower’s geometry.
• The Sunbrella fabric color matches your boat or provides the contrast you want.
• Even the storage boot is sized to fit your exact bimini when it’s folded.
• We can adjust the height for taller captains or lower profiles.
• We can extend coverage forward or keep it compact.

Whatever works for how you actually use your boat, we build it that way.

The catch is this: we need your tower here to do this right. Since every bimini is built directly onto the tower as a complete system, we can’t just ship you a bimini to install yourself. The precision required for the quick-release system and perfect fit means everything has to be done together.

If you’re ordering a new tower, let us know you want the bimini system too. We’ll build them as one unit and ship the complete package ready to install on your boat. But if you already have a tower (whether from Samson Sports or not), you’ll need to bring your boat to the shop. We’ll design and build a custom bimini solution that works with your existing tower.

Custom Bimini Tops and More at Samson Sports

Boating should be simple, enjoyable, and designed around how you actually use your boat. So stop letting the sun ruin your perfect days on the water and contact us today to schedule your custom bimini build.