Garage door height for 252SE

[Kernsy]

Will a 10' garage door work with a Yamaha 252SE with tower folded? We are building a new garage with a 10' door. We are putting the motor on the side of the garage.

I read up where with the tower dropped it will be 9'11' Wow!!

Read up where the 242SE needs 10'.

Should have put a 12' door in.

Any guidance & help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Darren Kerns
Taswell, IN

 

[VitaminSea]

Was having a very similar conversation with @Hot2Go a few weeks back before picking up the 252SD. He was kind enough to take some measurements.

Lead me to realize I needed to reevaluate the eventual garage and go with a 12ft door for simplicity. Looks like it will fit with the 10ft door, but you might need to use the shipping bracket on the tower to keep the “clam shell” from moving. Just folding the tower, kicks the back of the Bimini up high in the air.

Photo for review with the shipping bracket in place.

 

[Kernsy]

Thanks for the picture.

 

[Adrian @ JB Solutions]

If your building just go with 12’ then no need to fold.

 

[sethman919]

from what I’ve seen and heard, a 10’ garage door should just barely fit with the tower folded on the 252SE since it’s about 9’11”. But it’s definitely tight, and any small bump or misalignment could be an issue. If you can, maybe double-check the exact height of your boat with tower folded before finalizing. If not, a 12’ door would be safer and give you some breathing room

 

[Kernsy]

Contractor already has it framed for a 10' door. I am screwed. I read up where some guys let some air out of the tires before going in. Just keep an air compressor in the garage & when coming back out, air back up.

Boy, I screwed up on this. I am boat less now but I really should have done my homework before this mess. I did read where a 242 Limited S and 252S would be much lower. We just loved our 242SE so much more with that bigger bimini.

Thanks to everyone who have replied. I appreciate it.
Darren