Laying the Bimini flat for storing

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Laying the Bimini flat for storing

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I will store my boat in a warehouse from about 11/1 - 3/15. It would be easier for me to store to lay the bimini down flat. It looks like this can be done by removing a few fasteners. Anyone have any experience doing this?

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It can be done by removing a few screws. You should check with your dealer and install the EZ Fold hardware option. Drops or raises in a second.
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LJLakeYlee wrote: Sun Sep 23, 2018 2:02 pm I will store my boat in a warehouse from about 11/1 - 3/15. It would be easier for me to store to lay the bimini down flat. It looks like this can be done by removing a few fasteners. Anyone have any experience doing this?

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Tuscany’s Bimini set up is the way to go for towing and storing. Geeze I’ve caught a few leaves.

You may have the same hardware the holds your down rods similar to your forward adjusters that snap in.
Pull the spring clips from the top and release the lowers to lay it flat.

Two person procedure is advised.
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I've thought about doing this as it would be nice to have for trailering. The one thing I'm not clear on is how you convert. My bimini has straight rear poles (or at least I think it does) whereas T's bimini has curved rear supports. I wonder if the quick fold system works with straight poles as well.
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I believe it has to be a late model SC, R or A series to convert.
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What’s the definition of late model? Mine’s a 2016
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Nice shot with the cycle, T. 8-)
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sailor55330 wrote: Tue Sep 25, 2018 10:32 am What’s the definition of late model? Mine’s a 2016
What do you have Sailor?
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AsLan7 wrote: Tue Sep 25, 2018 2:55 pm Nice shot with the cycle, T. 8-)
Thanks A7. It sits in the garage waiting for a rider..come take it for a spin..
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Tuscany wrote: Tue Sep 25, 2018 4:29 pm
sailor55330 wrote: Tue Sep 25, 2018 10:32 am What’s the definition of late model? Mine’s a 2016
What do you have Sailor?
I think a new R3 counts as a late model. Lol
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Tuscany wrote: Tue Sep 25, 2018 4:31 pm
AsLan7 wrote: Tue Sep 25, 2018 2:55 pm Nice shot with the cycle, T. 8-)
Thanks A7. It sits in the garage waiting for a rider..come take it for a spin..
It might be better if you take the bike and I'll work the leaf blower (less chance of me killing myself) :D
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AsLan7 wrote: Wed Sep 26, 2018 6:43 am
Tuscany wrote: Tue Sep 25, 2018 4:31 pm
AsLan7 wrote: Tue Sep 25, 2018 2:55 pm Nice shot with the cycle, T. 8-)
Thanks A7. It sits in the garage waiting for a rider..come take it for a spin..
It might be better if you take the bike and I'll work the leaf blower (less chance of me killing myself) :D
I'd be happy just sitting quietly in that huge uncluttered space for a while.
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Big Block Power wrote: Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:57 pm
Tuscany wrote: Tue Sep 25, 2018 4:29 pm
sailor55330 wrote: Tue Sep 25, 2018 10:32 am What’s the definition of late model? Mine’s a 2016
What do you have Sailor?
I think a new R3 counts as a late model. Lol
LOL! I didn't know. 🙈
Well, if you have an R3, you have the same Bimini as I do, and it should work.
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AsLan7 wrote: Wed Sep 26, 2018 6:43 am
Tuscany wrote: Tue Sep 25, 2018 4:31 pm
AsLan7 wrote: Tue Sep 25, 2018 2:55 pm Nice shot with the cycle, T. 8-)
Thanks A7. It sits in the garage waiting for a rider..come take it for a spin..
It might be better if you take the bike and I'll work the leaf blower (less chance of me killing myself) :D
You'll be fine..👍 It's a lot of fun as long as everyone else puts their phones away..
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