Laying the Bimini flat for storing
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Laying the Bimini flat for storing
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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Re: Laying the Bimini flat for storing
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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Re: Laying the Bimini flat for storing
Tuscany’s Bimini set up is the way to go for towing and storing. Geeze I’ve caught a few leaves.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?
Thanks
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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Re: Laying the Bimini flat for storing
Here is a vid.
https://youtu.be/0bw7tC_wheQ
https://youtu.be/0bw7tC_wheQ
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Re: Laying the Bimini flat for storing
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.
Re: Laying the Bimini flat for storing
I believe it has to be a late model SC, R or A series to convert.
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Re: Laying the Bimini flat for storing
Nice shot with the cycle, T. 
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Re: Laying the Bimini flat for storing
What do you have Sailor?
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Re: Laying the Bimini flat for storing
Thanks A7. It sits in the garage waiting for a rider..come take it for a spin..
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I think a new R3 counts as a late model. Lol
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Re: Laying the Bimini flat for storing
It might be better if you take the bike and I'll work the leaf blower (less chance of me killing myself)
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Re: Laying the Bimini flat for storing
I'd be happy just sitting quietly in that huge uncluttered space for a while.AsLan7 wrote: Wed Sep 26, 2018 6:43 amIt might be better if you take the bike and I'll work the leaf blower (less chance of me killing myself)![]()
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Re: Laying the Bimini flat for storing
LOL! I didn't know.Big Block Power wrote: Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:57 pmI think a new R3 counts as a late model. Lol
Well, if you have an R3, you have the same Bimini as I do, and it should work.
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Re: Laying the Bimini flat for storing
You'll be fine..AsLan7 wrote: Wed Sep 26, 2018 6:43 amIt might be better if you take the bike and I'll work the leaf blower (less chance of me killing myself)![]()
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