Jriggs was able to fit his factory bimini in the engine compartment the same way I was. Have to slide it in from one side, and let the legs hang down. Cut the legs off and sleeve them with a pin. Piece of cake.

These are from my 303, but I have the exact same setup on the 382...

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Have not figured out how to fit mine in yet on my 336, but there are brochures showing it stowed I know it has to be possible. Need to be a contortionist to get it in

I have had a bimini stowed in the engine compartment. The problem with that is most bimini's are sewn and glued. The heat from the engine dries and releases the glue. I took the bimini out to preserve it and went to a sunshade. The sunshade is light and works for nearly every boat. The downside is you can't use it while running...but who wants a bimini up at 90mph? Also, the sunshade stores easily and looks pretty cool.

Been thinking about adding a sun shade to compliment my bimini, and only use the Bimini when overnighting

Not sure the top on Jriggs boat was a factory original. I know the previous owner well, the top ('98) was clearly different than my factory top ('99).

Wow....wish i could find one to fit in our 382 engine bay for storage!

rob, can you message me if you still have your account about your bimini top.... i have a 312 and looking for one and need part numbers and dimensions if you can

I could never get anything to fit on my 292.