How to Install the Shoreline Brands Nautique Bimini Kit

Installation Instructions For 2019–2026 Nautique Standard Towers

This setup is designed to bolt directly to the factory speaker mounts on top of the Nautique Standard tower. Once installed gives the whole crew a ton more coverage. The process is simple, but it does involve removing the factory speaker bolts, so take your time and follow the steps below.

Watch this video for a quick demonstration of the installation process

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ueI8wsm5M90

What’s Included

Your kit will arrive with:

• Left and right mounting brackets

• Extended-length 3/8" stainless bolts

• Shade canvas

• (2) Carbon Fiber Telescoping poles

• (1) Storage Bag

A 5/16 and 5mm allen key is required for assembly.

Step 1: Access the Speaker Mount Bolts

Climb up so you can reach the bolts holding the speakers beneath the tower. Each speaker is secured by bolts that go vertically down into the speaker.

These are the bolts you’ll be removing. They’re only holding the speaker pods in place, so once they’re loose, keep a hand on the speaker to prevent rotation. A second person may be required to hold the speaker in place during assembly

Step 2: Remove the Factory Bolts

Back the bolts out one at a time. You don’t need to disconnect the speakers or wires—just loosen the hardware that holds them down.

Set the factory bolts aside. You won’t reuse them.

Step 3: Position the Shade Bracket

Each Shoreline bracket is designed to sit directly on top of the speaker mount plate.

Place the bracket on top of the speaker mount with the pole receiver pointing rearward. Make sure it sits flat and lines up cleanly with the bolt holes.

Your speaker should still be sitting in the same spot; the bracket sandwiches sits on top of the speaker position.

Step 4: Install the Longer Bolts

Use the extended-length bolts that came in your kit. These are sized specifically to handle the extra thickness of the shade bracket.

Feed each bolt down through:

1. The Shoreline bracket

2. The speaker mount

3. Into the factory threaded hole on the speaker

Hand-tighten all bolts first so everything self-aligns.

Once the bracket is sitting evenly, fully tighten the bolts until the speakers and bracket are locked in place with no wiggle.

Step 5: Insert the Telescoping Poles

Slide the poles into each bracket’s receiver tube. They should drop in smoothly and sit deep.

Leave them collapsed for now—it makes attaching the shade easier.

Step 6: Attach the Shade Canvas

Wrap the front edge of the shade over the tops of the brackets and secure it using the built-in straps or hook points (depending on your kit version).