FCT3 Bimini Options For Bridge Clearance

[srock]

I have a 2009 230 with an FCT3 tower. A recent move makes my Z5 impractical due to fixed bridges and the need to fold the tower. I barely clear with it down.. What is everybody doing that is quick and easy to put up and down

[srock]

I have a 2009 230 with an FCT3 tower. A recent move makes my Z5 impractical due to fixed bridges and the need to fold the tower. I barely clear with it down.. What is everybody doing that is quick and easy to put up and down.

[srock]

No views just says redirect....did I post this incorrectly?

[NautiqueJeff]

You posted the same thread twice in the General section, and I moved both of them to the Bimini Top section with a redirect, and then merged them into one thread.

[srock]

First post and no comments and no views so I thought something was wrong. Thanks.

[RosscoB]

Has anyone tried the Roswell Aviator Shadow Top Bimini on the FCT3?

https://www.mniboats.com/Roswell-Avi...RoC5OYQAvD_BwE

[NautiqueJeff]

I have owned two Roswell Shadow Tops. They are great. I had one on my G23, and I have one on my current 226.

[RosscoB]

Were the towers you installed the Shadow Top on pre-drilled for the mounting hardware, or did you drill and tap them on your own? The tower I have does not have the drilled and tapped spots to mount the hardware on.

What did you like about the Shadow Top vs a standard bimini or any other cargo rack?


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[NautiqueJeff]

The Aviator tower on the 226 was pre-drilled. The factory tower on the G23 was not. It is not too hard to drill.

I like the zip-out walk-through and the rigid frame.

[srock]

That looks no easier than my z5 to take down for getting under a bridge. Please explain.

[NautiqueJeff]

The Shadow Top pivots on the center point. You don't have to remove it.

[srock]

A photo is worth a thousand words. Thanks

[srock]

I like it. The challenge now is to find one as they are discontinued.

[Stevemo14]

Contact Roswell, there is a good chance they still have a few. Jeff and I both got one around May of this year.

[srock]

Will do