aluminum radar arch

1995 390 express · Post by **1995 390 express** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:42 pm

hello all - i know there is probably not many out there with the style of my arch but i was wondering if any one has ever modified one to be able to fold down for transport. it is bolted down with 4 bolts on each side and slides in at an angle into the side windows. i am looking into cutting it a foot or two up and rigging it with some type of hinges and locking pins.n it is a solid aluminum arch and only weighs 180#'s or so. i would like to bring the boat home for the winters for storage and work and it is actually about $100.00 less trucking it both ways than storing at the marina. thank you all for any input or ideas

larryeddington · Post by **larryeddington** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:20 pm

don't know about radar arch folding, but I have seen an arch on a factory ski boat that pulls the skier and folds down for transport. I noticed there is a chance someone could get their finger in it and would certainly injure one. Something to think about.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:46 pm

Have done this before. Took a template of the base/footprint (mark the template for adding bolts top and bottom), and took it to a stainless steel fabricating shop. Told them what I wanted including the hinge, what side the hinge was to be on; in my case it was to fold back to aft, your may differ (this was not for my boat), and the type of latching mechanism, and a hole on one side (strb) for electrical. They made it all up in polished stainless. Looked and worked great.

jefflaw35 · Post by **jefflaw35** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:34 pm

I agree and have done many fabs for weird things. you could even make this electronic. seems nothing is cheap but.. If a transom door is possible and showing no signs of foul play after 5-6 years then im sure you can pull this off, if at least for transport reasons.

1995 390 express · Post by **1995 390 express** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 4:09 pm

just wanted to say thanks for the advice. ill look into it further.

jefflaw35 · Post by **jefflaw35** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:33 pm

hope it works out for you