Installation Instructions For: Axis Wake Tower Bimini Extension Kit
A simple, step-by-step guide for boat owners
If you’ve picked up the Shoreline Brands Axis Wake Boat Bimini Extension Kit, you’re about to unlock way more shade. The install is straightforward, and most people can knock it out in under 20 minutes with basic tools. This guide walks you through each step so you can get everything mounted, aligned, and ready for the water.
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What Comes in the Kit
Before you start, lay everything out so you can see what you're working with.
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Two 3.0 inch aluminum tower clamps
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Rubber spacer inserts for different tube diameters(.125" .175" and .25" thick)
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Two indexing plates
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Two angle-adjustable cylinders
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(2) Carbon Fiber Telescoping poles
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(1) Shade Canvas
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(1) Storage Bag
Step 1: Mount the Tower Clamps
Start by assembling your 3 inch clamps around your wakeboard tower. Most boats do well with the clamps installed roughly 56 inches apart, measured center-to-center. That spacing gives you a natural pitch for the shade and lines up with the pole geometry.
You will want to use the thinnest rubber spacer provided for installing around your tower tubing
Step 2: Add the Indexing Plate and Cylinder
Once your clamps are tight, attach the indexing plate to each clamp using the supplied hardware. The plate locks the angle of the cylinder and keeps things from twisting over time.
After the plate is on, secure the cylinder to it using the m6x50mm socket head cap screw. The cylinder is the piece that your telescoping poles will sit inside.
Step 3: Set Your Pole Angle
With both cylinders mounted, step back and look at the angle of your poles. The cylinders can adjust left or right to fine-tune the pitch. We recommend starting with the poles angled 1 degree outward from center.
Step 4: Insert the Poles and Attach the Shade
Slide each telescoping pole down into the cylinders.
Strap your sunshade to the wake tower and connect the shade canvas to the pole tips using the sewn-in loops and attachment points. Pull everything tight so the canopy sits clean with no sagging. If you see any wrinkles or uneven tension, tweak pole height or cylinder angle until the shade lays smooth.
Note: The tension of the shade keeps the poles in place
That’s It — You’re Ready for the Water
The Shoreline Brands Universal Bimini Extension Kit is designed to be simple, strong, and easy for any boater to install. Once it’s set up, you’ll have a ton more coverage for long lake days, kids’ nap time, afternoon snacks, or just staying cool when the sun hits high.
If you want help choosing the best shade setup for your exact boat, just reach out — happy to help you dial it in.
Recommended Use:
- Do Not Exceed 15mph with the bimini extension deployed
- The Bimini Extension should be taken down overnight or when the boat is unattended
- The Extension may remain deployed while wakesurfing. You must Remove the Bimini Extension when wakeboarding or waterskiing.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in personal injury or property damage.
