Remove bimini top from engine hatch formula 382
 

Just bought a great 1994 formula 382 sr1 with twin 525hp super charged engines, small problem is I cant figure out how to remove the bimini top from the engine compartment. Any help would be appreciated!

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Is this a factory set-up from Formula or a custom rigging from previous owner? Pictures maybe?

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Might want to post this in the Formula forum.

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You have purchased a great boat... Congrats.....Not sure on the Bimini part.

Are you sure its a bimini top ?
 

Sorry don't know how to remove yours but on a lighter note;

I had mine off was scrubbing /re water proofing it when a sail boater ambles by says "I see your cleaning your um what do you call it ?". I said I call it a top. Well on a sailboat if its over your head its a bimini if its at the front its a dodger comes the reply. So i ask, what if its at the front and over your head :D. Ummm comes the reply. Well thats why us power boaters just call it a top all them terms is to hard fur us :D:D:D

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Thanks for all your replys, Yes it looks like a factory install. Previuos owner had no idea how to remove it either, he just said he never used it so he never worried about getting it out!

I will try to post some pics of it.

I love everything about this boat, just got it and it is great!

Just wish for my wifes sake when she complains of the sun being to hot for her, I can say here honey let me just put up the top! Will look real dumb when I cant get it out though! There has to be a easy way and someone who has had one.

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I wasn't aware Formula had a factory solution for bimini storage on 382's (search previous Formula thread on this topic). I and others would be interested in seeing how this is set up on your 382 so we could do the same ... if anyone can figure out how to get your's out, that is!

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Hey Cuda,

Whadda'ya think about a "concealled carry" bimini law? :D

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Call Formula Technical Support--they are great and willdo research and get you what you need. They haven't failed me yet on my 1987 SR357--

They have a contact number on Formula web site--

Poorsche

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You are talking about storage of the bimini in the engine compartment right. On my scarab mine is stored in there with nylon straps with the top on the bulkhead opposite the back seat and the frame posts towards the rear of the boaton each side of the engines.. I kind of have to horse it around and work one side as far to the back corner of the engine comaprtment and work the other end up out of the hatch,there is a little flex in in the frame,its a tight fit but just have to get a little creative.

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Just cut it in pieces and take it out that way.You are never going to use it anyway.... or are not going to want to be seen using it........

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P.S - I bought a 93 336 over the winter and love it.

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Hottzu98, THANK YOU, that was very helpful, I went out with my son and did as you suggested and BAM it came out! It took a lot of struggling with the one arm but with a little flexing as you called it, we where able to get it out.

I did call and email formula and they said it did not come with the bimini stored in the engine compartment and they couldnt help. I think they are mistaken because this this is in there perfect. I will post some pics soon for you guys to see.

Funny thing is after I got it out I put it up to see what it looked like and really hated it. Back in the compartment it went! Will only use it for the wife, and Im sure that wont be that often.

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I had an anchor shade from my old boat that I now have on my new boat (never used it) if my wife wants some shade. It's a lot easier to set up than the bimini, plus it can be used on shore.