Mystery parts that came with my 1850LS Reata

[bleppek]

There were a couple parts included with my 2014 1850LS Reata that I’m not sure if they are of any use to me. There was a set of 11.5” stanchions that look like they maybe go to a different bimini top than the one that was included ( I have the stand up bimini with full curtains). They are labeled Reata RA 1850 VS 11.5” Stanch manufactured in 12/2012. The other is a solid SS bar that is threaded at both ends. This has some weight to it. Anyone have any ideas what these might be for?

[Smoker172]

They look short enough to be stabilizer bars for a Bimini top. Not sure tho as I don't know anything about that boat. Are they holders for your Bimini top for when you're not using them?

[WalleyeWally28]

Originally Posted by bleppek

There were a couple parts included with my 2014 1850LS Reata that I’m not sure if they are of any use to me. There was a set of 11.5” stanchions that look like they maybe go to a different bimini top than the one that was included ( I have the stand up bimini with full curtains). They are labeled Reata RA 1850 VS 11.5” Stanch manufactured in 12/2012. The other is a solid SS bar that is threaded at both ends. This has some weight to it. Anyone have any ideas what these might be for?

I just got a 2014 1880 Angler with the stand up top and side curtains. The two stanchions look like the ones that fasten the top to the windshield on my boat. The bar does not look familiar.

[bleppek]

They are very similar to the stanchions that connect the bimini to the windshield, except the ones that are actually in use on my top are 18 or 19 inches long. Maybe there are Reata tops out there that only use 11.5" stanchions or a different top that Ranger makes that isn't as tall as the stand up one.
I will keep them in the boat, because I'm sure I would find a use for them as soon as I get rid of them.

[TJL009]

The 2 stanchions are the same length as mine - 11.5 in 2012 1850RS