Factory Bimini ARCH CONNECTION (Zipper Strip for Track) zips the Back of the Bimini Top canvas (not included) to Track on the Front of the factory installed Radar Arch, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) , Mustang(r) (was Aqualon(tm), which is no longer available) fabric) in Aqualon™ fabric, produced with the same high quality, original 1999-2001 digitized patterns approved by Formula® for the 280 BR Radar Arch: F-280 BR Bow Rider with factory installed, forward slanted Radar Arch:
Notes:
1999-2001 Formula® 280 BR Radar Arch Model Specific Details: No Bow or Cockpit Covers offered. Type 316L stainless steel top frames. Formula® originally offered the 1999-2001 280 BR Radar Arch in Black, Mediterranean Blue Tweed, Sapphire Blue, Cadet Grey, Linen, Taupe (no longer available, Formula has replaced this with similar TOAST TWEED), Sunflower Yellow (no longer available in SeaMark) or Jockey Red (no longer available in SeaMark, replaced by Dubonnet Tweed)Sunbrella® with SeaMark® vinyl lined waterproof Sunbrella® tops (Sunflower Yellow no longer available in SeaMark) OR contact us to quote Pearlescent (white) Aqualon® fabric.
Product Details: narrow (1-2 inch wide) Connection (Zipper Strip) has Keder Welt along one edge to slide into track on front of Radar Arch. The other edge is a Zipper to zip to the back of the Bimini-Top canvas (not included) to the connect the Bimini to the front of the Radar Arch.
Formula® Factory Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Notes:A laser-engraved, Black Rubber Tag and a White Canvas Tag are sewn into every Ameritex® (we no longer make Taylor-Made®) original-equipment canvas or cover (a laser printed sticker is on each frame), so we need the P/N (Part Number) and DT date code from the Black Tag (or sticker), or the legible Part Numbers from the White Tag if you have them OR we can lookup 2010+ Formula® P/Ns in our system (just enter P/N 123456789 if you don't have any Part Numbers and make up a DT code between 2011 and 2019). Formula® Canvas Zipper Size:
#8 (6 teeth/inch) used up to early 2005 and from 2009 forward,
#10 (5 teeth/inch) used on most (not all) boats from the end of 2005 through the 2008 model year
(it is necessary to check your zipper size when ordering 2005-1008 canvas: simply measure the number of teeth over 2 inches and divide by 2 for accuracy)
. Boot Covers MAY have the Formula® logo embroidered in Silver, Gold, Black or White (Formula specified depending on fabric color). All Formula® frame bows and hardware are Type 316L Stainless Steel. All Formula® Tops are sewn with Gore(®) Tenara(®) Thread to avoid rotting. Most (NOT All) Formula® Tops have zippered frame (bow) pockets for easy installation. Formula® installed the snaps in the boats, canvas and covers at their factory, so we cannot install the canvas snaps for you because we do not have locations (see Canvas/Snap Installation to learn about installing snaps). Formula® made their factory OEM Bow, Cockpit and Mooring Covers in-house themselves, so we do NOT have them. We can only sell canvas and covers direct for Formula® boats over 2 years old. OEM canvas part number scheme: [xxxxx] identifies the canvas piece and [ccc] is the color code. Formula® Hull Identication Number (HIN) scheme is TNRsssssmbyy, where [yy] is the model year.
Factory OEM canvas: Ameritex® tags
TIP: Be sure to check your existing (and adjacent connecting) canvas pieces (and frames) for:
White Ameritex® tags (the tags are approx. 2-3 inches x 4-5 inches),
The Ameritex® logo embossed on the heads of the stainless canvas snaps,
The Zipper Size listed above (#8 in most cases) on all zippers.
Guarantee: We guarantee our factory original (OEM) canvas, frames and covers:
Will be of first rate quality and free of manufacturing defects,
Will be made with the exact patterns and specifications as originally designed and delivered with the boat when new,
Will fit the specified boat, as long as the existing and mating canvas and frames are factory original: having part numbers, snaps and zipper size as specified in the Size/Fit and Model-Specific-Information on this page,
Will perform as described when installed properly.
You can count on all of the above or we will repair or replace the item in question.
Lead-Time (Estimated): 3-4.5 week Lead-Time est. after order finalization as of 4/25/24.
Shipping Notes:
Signature required for delivery,
Can NOT ship to Post Office (PO) Box,
Can NOT change your address after order is placed,
Buyer is responsible for all Taxes, Duties and Tariffs imposed by local governments,
Use a US48 Based (in Florida, New Jersey or Oregon for example) Freight Forwarder to ship outside the USA or Canadian Provinces,
Check shipment for damage upon receipt and file claim with shipper.
International Shipments:
We do NOT ship Formula Bimini-Arch-Connection-Aqualon-OEM-T2 Outside North America (continental United States 48 States (US48) and Canadian Provinces), Overseas: Use a US-based Freight Forwarder,
Please contact a Freight Forwarder (instructions) with an address in the US48 (Florida preferred for timeliness) to ship this for you,
Also note that the Freight Forwarders address must be added to your Credit Card to complete payment.
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A laser-engraved, Black Rubber Tag and a White Canvas Tag are sewn into every Ameritex® (we no longer make Taylor-Made®) original-equipment canvas or cover (a laser printed sticker is on each frame), so we need the P/N (Part Number) and DT date code from the Black Tag (or sticker), or the legible Part Numbers from the White Tag if you have them OR we can lookup 2010+ Formula® P/Ns in our system (just enter P/N 123456789 if you don't have any Part Numbers and make up a DT code between 2011 and 2019). Formula® Canvas Zipper Size: