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Arch for R3
Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 2:34 pm
by skeys911
I have a 2015 R3 with a standard bimini top. The marina where we store it says they can't take boats with archs. I really want to add a arch.....doesn't it fold forward so that it won't interfere with stacking? I believe I've heard that it was a $8,000 add, but it sure looks great! Thanks!
Re: Arch for R3
Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 3:21 pm
by tgrace98
skeys911 wrote: Wed May 29, 2019 2:34 pm
I have a 2015 R3 with a standard bimini top. The marina where we store it says they can't take boats with archs. I really want to add a arch.....doesn't it fold forward so that it won't interfere with stacking? I believe I've heard that it was a $8,000 add, but it sure looks great! Thanks!
I have the folding arch on my R7 and it folds down to about 4inches taller than the windshield. From what I have been told all the r series boats wether they get an arch or not gets setup for one. So it shouldn't be to difficult to add.
Re: Arch for R3
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 4:25 pm
by IMALLYNN
I believe you're correct about all R Series being prepped for an arch. Mine was a dealer add-on and all backing plates / reinforcement was built into the boat already.
Re: Arch for R3
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2019 7:50 pm
by ajfdj55
Did you end up adding the arch? Did you receive confirmation that all R series have all backing plates / reinforcement built into the boat from the factory? I'm considering adding the Cobalt folding arch to mine to replace my Bimini top but dealer is saying its expensive and difficult to add as they may need to remove decking.
Re: Arch for R3
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2019 8:00 pm
by Big Block Power
I'm sure it's not easy. The backing will be there. If you need a 360 tower we can find you one cheap.
Re: Arch for R3
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2019 8:10 pm
by AsLan7
ajfdj55 wrote: Sun Aug 18, 2019 7:50 pm
Did you end up adding the arch? Did you receive confirmation that all R series have all backing plates / reinforcement built into the boat from the factory? I'm considering adding the Cobalt folding arch to mine to replace my Bimini top but dealer is saying its expensive and difficult to add as they may need to remove decking.
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Hey Ajfdj55. Welcome to the Cobaltchat forum. So glad you found us!
Any pics of your R series?
Again welcome aboard mate!
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