AR195 Bimini Question

[Geiger41]

Any suggestions on refolding up the Bimini top for trailering. Cant for the life of me get that thing figured out to go back in the fabric case it was stored in while on the tower when I bought it. Contemplating just buying a few bungees wrapping it up and then just bungeeing the hell out of it.... Thoughts. Suggestions ..tips...videos ??

 

[steelhorse454]

Man they are a pain in the butt and I still struggle at times. I have a 2023 AR195. I'll try to help you out here, but I'm no pro.
1. Release the rear pins on the short support tubes on each side, releasing tension. ( the adjustable ones )
2. Pull out the 2 skinny tubes on front of the tower.
3. Push in the fabric on each ends at the very front of the canvas top. You should now have 2 curved sewn in support tubes sticking out about 12" or so, one at each end. This allows the top to be rolled/ folded.
4. Now you can roll the top back in a circular motion until you get to the back of the boat. This may take a few tries as I don't remember if you roll it over or under, but there is a very specific way to get the top compressed small enough to fit in the bag.
5. We find it's best done with 2 people not to scratch the tower.

Good Luck as it can be a pain. Also, the aluminum tubing will scratch your tower up so be aware of that when folding or moving things.