Re: T-top or not to T-top...
Hi Otto-
I've owned boats with a t-top and without. I personally prefer the t-top for several reasons. First, it keeps me out of the weather (sun and rain). Second, it allows for mounting of an electronics box and Third, i think boats look better with them (personal opinion).
The only draw backs are they can get in the way of fly-fisherman and they're expensive.
On a good note, the Bluewaters Towers t-top on my Mako 231 is 13 years old and looks pretty darn good and does not have any cracks. In fact, I just had TACO outrigger mounts welded on to it and the guy who did the welding said it was a very, very sturdy t-top and was in exceptional shape.
As far as trailering is concerned, yeah...it probably affects my gas mileage but to be honest, I don't really care all that much. In my opinion, the difference between 10mpg and 12mpg isnt that big of a deal because I only trailer an hour or two.
Good luck with whatever you do.
Ed
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