Review on Airhead FBT 1 Bimini Flag Holder by Keith Saywon

I purchased a flag holder from Kwik Tek to mount a Jolly Roger on my 19ft SeaRay without having to drill through the body or bimini post to install a permanent flag holder mount. I have used my stern lantern as a flagpole in the past (unsuccessfully). I lost two flags in the Gulf of Mexico when the wind caught the flag and ripped it and the entire taillight out of the taillight connector while driving in windy and unsettled weather. I was looking for a way to install a bimini flag holder without drilling the bimini poles and the Kwik Tek holder did the trick! I was afraid that the long flagpole would break due to the wind pressure on the flag when moving. By mounting the Kwik Tek lower on the bimini and using a long piece of PVC tubing as a flagpole, I was able to use a small bungee cord at the top of the bimini to add extra stability to the whole mounting system. With this two-point attachment, the flag also held securely during last weekend's drive in 24 km/h winds. I bought a standard ¾ inch, 4 foot length of PVC pipe from a hardware store and attached the flag to the PVC with grommets and light weight Caribbean clips. The ¾ inch PVC pipe was a bit loose in the Kwik Tek holder so I wrapped the bottom 3 inch PVC pipes in foam insulation and it took a little movement at the base of the flagpole. When we were done on the boat last weekend, all we had to do was untie the bungee at the top of the pole, pull the pole out of the Kwik Tek, roll the flag around the PVC pole and stow it on the boat... easy! Overall I am very happy with the Kwik Tek flag holder. Easily attaches with a self-adhesive tape and two clutches. My bimini poles are ½" in diameter and Kwik Tek works well with bimini poles. I'm including a picture of a Kwik Tek attached to my boat and a few more to show how I was able to use the extra elastic cord to attach my flag to my boat. I hope this helps you decide if this mounting system is right for you too.