The 3 Best Jet Ski Bimini Top Ideas [Video]

Jet ski bimini top – doesn’t that really sound strange? Since today’s jet skis already look like small boats, they can easily be equipped with this useful feature. Along with aftermarket PWC bimini tops, you can also choose among many other custom-made solutions. What’s more, certain skis can even be opted for a bimini top from the factory.

If you want to find out more about these solutions and discover which manufacturers are the best, this post is for you.

We at JetDrift have compiled them into this post!

The 3 Best Jet Ski Bimini Top Ideas

1. Aftermarket PWC Bimini Tops

There’s no question that the easiest way to get a sunshade top on your jet ski is to invest in an aftermarket unit.

These tops come with universal designs, meaning that they typically fit on most jet skis. Unfortunately, installing their mounts requires you to drill two holes into the top of the gunwales.

Keeping safety in mind, the top can be securely connected to the front and stern eyelets with straps. When it’s not in use, it can be folded onto the rear platform, which makes it versatile.

Interestingly, you can ride your ski with an open top, but at a limited speed of course.

One of the most well-known jet ski bimini top manufacturers is arguably PWC Shade, but many smaller boat and kayak biminis might also fit on your jet ski.

2. Custom Made Tops

If you are looking for a custom-made PWC bimini, you can find a plethora of professionals in the marketplace who can tailor one for you.

Some of the most well-known names in this industry include Sewlong, TaylorMade, and PaulsCanvas.

However, if you like building things yourself you can create your DIY jet ski bimini from scratch like this gifted YouTuber:

3. OEM PWC Bimini Tops

To the greatest regret of many PWC enthusiasts, OEM jet ski biminis are only available for very few models.

One such rare exception is the Sea-Doo Spark, which can be opted for with an OEM Sea-Doo sunshade top (a.k.a. “chill shade”).

Conclusion

Let’s face it, installing a bimini on a jet ski seems like a weird idea. But since today’s large jet skis are often used as smaller boats, this accessory makes complete sense.

Sun protection is especially handy on fishing jet skis, which are often equipped with many other accessories as well.

If you too are considering upgrading your ski with a sunshade top, you can build your own from scratch or choose from many aftermarket units.