Will collapsed bimini top fit where convertible top is stored?

[pdxsearay]

Sea Ray friends -

I'm swapping out the convertible top that came with my new-to-me 2005 185 Sport for a bimini. I have the six-seat configuration - not counting bow seats - with the two jump seats on either side of the engine box. Behind / above the engine box when you lift the sun pad lid, there is a storage spot where my rolled up and booted convertible top vertically slides down into. How do i know if a bimini top will also fit there, or is there a way to purchase a bimini top specifically, that i know will also fit into that spot when its collapsed? Willing to pay a little extra for one that i know will slide into that same spot. thanks!

 

[Espos4]

How about a free standing bimini that folds up into itself and cover it with a boot?

quicker to open and close it when necessary.

 

[pdxsearay]

Yeah, this is the backup plan. Hoping to have one that stores away in the boat.

 

[Carpediem44DB]

The Bimini on my 89 180 BR was wider than the convertible top frame as it attached to the top of the gunnel instead of the top of the side glass frames so it would not fit in the storage area under the sun pad.
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