Purchase Bimini Top Canvas, with Zippers (Factory OEM) part number [9yMO230 EXPSNr-x0xxx-Acc] for 1997-1999 Monterey® 230 Explorer Open Center Console Deck Boat, No Tower (NOT the 230 Explorer Dual Console)
Monterey, 230 Explorer Open, 1998, Bimini Top, Starboard Front.
Monterey® 230 Explorer Open shown with Bimini-Top-Canvas-Zippered-OEM-G (additional canvas pieces or covers may also be shown above, click images to enlarge)
Factory Bimini Replacement CANVAS (NO frame) with Zippers for OEM front Visor and Curtains (Not included), OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) in Sunbrella® marine fabric, produced with the same high quality, original 1997-1999 digitized patterns approved by Monterey® for the 230 Explorer Open Center Console Deck Boat, No Tower (NOT the 230 Explorer Dual Console):
Notes:
1997-1999 Monterey® 230 Explorer Open Model Specific Details: Monterey® actually called the "Forward Bimini" (over the bow area) a "Camper Top" on the Explorer™ deck boats. The "Bimini" on this boat is over the aft Cockpit area. Monterey® originally offered the 1997-1999 230 Explorer Open in Sunbrella® fabric.
Product Details: Replaces worn, damaged or old Bimini-Top-Canvas. Canvas only with Zippers for Front Visor, Side-Curtains (and Aft-Drop-Curtain if so equipped). No Frame, Visor, Curtains, Boot or Valance included - sold separately. Also called: Boston Whaler "Sun-Top" or Grady White "Vista Top". Factory Original-Equipment (OEM) canvas made-to-order.
Monterey® Factory Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Notes:For Ameritex® (Not Great Lakes or BLI®) canvas, covers & frames: A laser-engraved, black rubber tag is sewn into every Ameritex® (we no longer make Taylor-Made®) original-equipment canvas or cover (a laser printed sticker is on each frame), and the only way we are able to manufacture the exact canvas, cover or frame specific to your boat is if you provide the part number (P/N) on that tag. We will require the P/N (112350xxx and Greater) and DT date code fromthe tag (or sticker). WE WILL MAKE THIS EXACT PART NUMBER, so there are NO RETURNS, REFUNDS or EXCHANGES. Zippers on OEM Monterey® canvas are size #8 (6 teeth/inch). Monterey® installed the snaps in their boats, canvas and covers at their factory, so we cannot install the canvas snaps for you because we do not have locations (see Canvas/Snap Installation to learn about installing snaps). We can only sell canvas and covers direct for Monterey® boats over 2 years old. Monterey® OEM canvas part number scheme: tags, where [xxxx] identifies the canvas piece and [ccc] is the color code. Monterey® Hull Identification Number (HIN)= RGFsssssmbyy , where [yy] = model year.
Factory Original-Equipment-Manufacturer (OEM) patterned for the {1997,1998,1999} Monterey® 230 Explorer Open Center Console Deck Boat, No Tower (NOT the 230 Explorer Dual Console).
Will ONLY fit and/or zip to other Factory OEM canvas/frames with GLBT tags p/n [9yMO230 EXPSNr -x0xxx-Acc] ("cc" is the color code).
ONLY fits Factory OEM Bimini-Top Frame, Visor and Side-Curtains with GLBT tags.
Verify that your old and mating canvas has GLBT on the tags and embossed on the Canvas Snaps AND factory #8 zippers (6 teeth/inch), NOT #10 (5 teeth/inch) which are After-Market zippers.
Ships in a 42inch x 25inch x 7inch Box weighing approximately 38pounds.
100% Guarantee: We guarantee our mooring covers, bow covers, cockpit covers, bimini tops, camper tops, and other marine canvas enclosures
Will fit your boat to the specs provided,
Will match your existing GLBT canvas,
Will perform as described when installed properly,
Will completely satisfy you with the quality and construction.
You can count on all of the above or else the boat top or enclosure will be replaced or your money returned. Your boat is a large investment so be sure you protect it with the best marine canvas direct from the factory.
Warranty: This product is covered by the Manufacturer's Warranty.
Installation: This replacement top canvas does NOT have Zippers at the Frame Bows, so the Frame MUST be removed and taken apart (at one end typically) to replace the top canvas. Canvas and Snap Installation Instructions
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For Ameritex® (Not Great Lakes or BLI®) canvas, covers & frames: A laser-engraved, black rubber tag is sewn into every Ameritex® (we no longer make Taylor-Made®) original-equipment canvas or cover (a laser printed sticker is on each frame), and the only way we are able to manufacture the exact canvas, cover or frame specific to your boat is if you provide the part number (P/N) on that tag. We will require the P/N (112350xxx and Greater) and DT date code fromthe tag (or sticker). WE WILL MAKE THIS EXACT PART NUMBER, so there are NO RETURNS, REFUNDS or EXCHANGES. Zippers on OEM Monterey® canvas are size #8 (6 teeth/inch). Monterey® installed the snaps in their boats, canvas and covers at their factory, so we cannot install the canvas snaps for you because we do not have locations (see 