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Old 08-28-2007, 02:54 AM   #1
 
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Default Ever tried taking the top out of it's holder??

Don't get me wrong, I love my 180 Talari, but It's a real pain to pull the convertible top out of it's holder behind the engine. I even enlarged the holes that it sits in.
Anyone discovered a secret technique they would like to share?
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    I agree Paul! I've had mine out a few times and determined it isn't worth the effort!
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    Old 08-28-2007, 02:33 PM   #3
     
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    convertible top behind engine?

    please elaborate! (post some pics) ... lol.
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    I pulled mine out one time to see how it goes up. I think the previous owner did the same.
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    Old 08-28-2007, 03:16 PM   #5
     
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    I put ours up once in the driveway, major pain to get the legs out of the holes it stores in. Last time I took the family out to the lake we put it up again, wasn't too bad. I just flexed the aluminum legs a bit to clear everything. I think it would be real easy if I undid the little lift cylinder on one side that holds up the engine cover.
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    I got mine out once by pulling one side up and flexing the legs in. It was a pain but I got it I doubt I'll do it again though.

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    there is a spot for the bimini????

    mine is in my garage....LOL
    came with the boat but wasnt in any holder

    someone post pics
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    there is a spot for the bimini????

    mine is in my garage....LOL
    came with the boat but wasnt in any holder

    someone post pics

    The last owner probably didn't want to destroy it putting it back in!
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    is that what those 2 small rectangular holes are under the deck behind the motor byt he anchor lite pole thingie?
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    U got it Straad....back in the corners of the engine hatch....
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