[Grady 180]

I own an 18ft. Grady White Sportsman center console and ordered a bimini top from Anchor Canvas in Smithtown. They measured the boat and gave me options where to mount the top. I chose to have the top made so that it folds in the rear of the boat and lays across the splash well bulkhead and is out of the way. The mounting poles are secured with velcro straps when folded and lays down on top of the gunwales. I fish mostly with a flyrod and have no problem with the top folded. I use the top during the summer months when I take friends and especially kids on the boat. I remove it in the cooler weather so it's one less thing to wash down. Cabella's also sells a privacy enclosure that attaches to the bimini top frame so you can use a portable MSD. Hope this is helpful.