R6 Headroom under arch and bimini
R6 Headroom under arch and bimini
Tall guy here (6'11") and working on a R6 build. I cannot find what the headroom is with either the arch (manual) or standard bimini options. Surfing the web I have been able to determine that the R6 arch is 5" higher than the R5, but can any one help with the headroom of both options, specifically at the captains chair (I often like to stand while operating)? I haven't gotten much help from the dealer. Thanks much!
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Hey Moc611. So glad you found us!
Can’t help with your measurement but other R5 owners here will chime in shortly.
Any pics?
And welcome aboard mate!
Hey Moc611. So glad you found us!
Can’t help with your measurement but other R5 owners here will chime in shortly.
Any pics?
And welcome aboard mate!
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Re: R6 Headroom under arch and bimini
Thank you, appreciate the welcome! No pictures yet, just sold my 263 and making the final decisions on optioning out an R6.
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.moc611 wrote: Sun Aug 08, 2021 11:14 pm Thank you, appreciate the welcome! No pictures yet, just sold my 263 and making the final decisions on optioning out an R6.
Ooohhh….any 263 pics??
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Re: R6 Headroom under arch and bimini
Measured 77" to bottom of tower support. R5 w/manual fold down arch.
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Nice! Love the extra portal option.
Looks like a 2000 or 2001 model?
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2001. 496 w/Captains Call. I already miss her.
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I'm sure. They are beasts on the water that drive like sports cars. My two nephews and I took ours out Sunday with just the three of us without the Ms..
Jumping waves and carving turns at 60 mph put huge smiles on our faces. Never gets old. Enjoy your R6.
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Re: R6 Headroom under arch and bimini
I am 6'3" and have no issues with height on my R7, obviously the R8. I have heard if you put speakers on the arch you increase odd's of hitting your head on them.
If you aren't doing speakers then you will be fine with either option.
If you aren't doing speakers then you will be fine with either option.
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I’m 6’5” and here’s me standing under the tower on my R6 surf. You will definitely bang into the speakers if you don’t walk right down the middle but there should be plenty of room for you.
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.lespaulrob wrote: Tue Aug 17, 2021 12:43 pm I’m 6’5” and here’s me standing under the tower on my R6 surf. You will definitely bang into the speakers if you don’t walk right down the middle but there should be plenty of room for you.
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Nice pic lpr...you should run on the beach volleyball circuit.
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