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I originally posted this 3/8/2021 but when the site crashed on 3/9/2021 the post was lost. I have a 2011 Malibu 23lsv that has the G3 tower. It has the standard size bimini, not the XL/oversized. Additionally my bimini frame is a fixed non folding frame which makes it a hassle to take on and off for trailering. I could be wrong but I thought 2012 was the first year they made a folding bimini frame so that you could tie it down to the tower and didn’t have to take it down every time. I’m the 2nd owner. The original owner cut the bimini frame in half to try and make it a folding frame. It didn’t work due to how round the frame is. (I think the oversized bimini isn’t nearly as round.) I can still use my bimini and frame but it rattles really bad while on the water. I prefer not to buy a new bimini and frame for $1000+ because my bimini is in really good shape. Does anyone know where I can get the frame (folding or non folding) or does anyone have one they’re willing to part ways with? Thanks in advance.

I may have found a liquid force board Bimini bag and I’m wondering if anyone has used the liquid force bag on an illusion x Bimini, or if they have pics or tips. I am hoping to go through with the bag if everything works out. I’m just not sure with the nav light and other obstacles how the bag works on the tower. Also if it would even secure well enough to the Bimini.

Last month I purchased a 2003 Wakesetter 23 LSV. Our family is really enjoying the boat. We would however enjoy some shade at times. The original Gen 1 Illusion tower is still on the boat and in good shape. It took me a lot of research to even figure out what tower was on the boat and forget trying to find accessories. I've contacted Malibu and they confirmed that it is the Gen 1 Illusion tower. The customer service rep believes the Gen 1 Illusion was produced by XTP. I checked with XTP and no luck. They referred me to Great Lakes Boat Tops, and I struck out there too? Any ideas on a compatible bimini for our tower?

Does anyone have a coupon code for the Tower Bimini website?

Hey guys I’ve bent my Bimini top and need to find the dimensions of the stainless pipe so I can get a new one made up. Does any one have a detailed diagram of one?

I'm trying to decide on a few final options on a 2020 23 LSV build with the 3.5 tower. I've searched this forum. I have the 2020 brochure in my hands. I've sat in front of the dealer's portal. It appears that my dealer's portal is not been completely updated. Has anyone found it challenging to try and get everything together and the options laid out in one easy to understand location? There has to be some disconnect from the factory to the dealer (and I like the dealer). Does anyone have a number to the factory? Malibu really should produce a short consumer video for every option. 1) 360 Tower light is on my build sheet - MSRP $875 is listed under Tower & Accessories. I have checked the boxes for Docking and transom lights already. It's not listed in the 2020 paper brochure. It can't be a navigation light. Would this be the only interior light if selected? 2) Bimini - options - I have selected the Great Lakes flip bimini w Surf storage MSRP $2326. I've looked at some videos, and it appears to be a solid choice. I'm looking for the best design to deploy and put away with surf storage. Any reason to reconsider and select these others? CS Bimini Top Extended Gen II Surf $2387, CS Bimini Top Gen II Surf $1757, CS Bimini Top and Boot w/ Rope Storage (2 pockets) $1419 The portal does not show the CS Gen III Extended with rope and surfboard storage. I like like the shade, but think the extended may be to big for he 23 anyways. 3) Cool touch interior. Likely going to pass. We're going with the light graphite interior. We live in the north and we have towels on board. If it was considerably "higher quality" I'd consider it. I've found nothing to support that.... yet. 4) Tower speakers - This topic has been hammered and it has to do with one's preference. it's unfortunate that I likely won't be able to listen to them in advance of the order going final. I'm not looking to "shake the lake" & we'll mainly surf with the some younger kids / families. 2 pairs of ICON8s - 4 speakers on the tower should do it. If I'm completely off base, and should consider get 2 pairs of Rev8s or 1 pair of Rev10s, I'd like to know. If I wanted 2 pair of Rev10s it would be roughly $1600 MSRP over the current ICON selection. I just want to do it right the first time. I don't want to go stereo delete. Thanks in advance for the candid input! The M6di is going to rock.