T-top or not to T-top...

[gw204]

Otto,

Call Don and let him do this for you:



Imagine how good it will look when complete!!!

I looked at the Atlantic Towers tops a few years ago. IMHO, you are correct, they are poorly designed and built. That has been the opinion of several owners I have talked to that have also experienced problems.

[Vaguada]

Gentlemens;
Talking about T-Tops, Somebody knows about the classic image marine T-tops? quality,warranty etc.
this is the link.
http://www.classicimagemarine.com/index1.htm
Thanks
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[Vaguada]

Hi!
Talking about T-Tops , Did somebody knows about the quality of the classic image marine T-tops?
this is the link http://www.classicimagemarine.com/index1.htm
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[ocuyler]

Brian,

It looks like Don is off to good start on your top. Did I understand he's putting a hard top on it?

I acknowledge your theory. Having been there and done that, it's only fun when money is good. I'm considering adopting the YOU CAN ALWAYS ADD IT LATER THEORY.

[TUGBOAT]

I don't think by looking at that photo that a "T" top is Your problem ! Does Rabbit,Fertile,Birth Control,lil'Girly Things , $$$$$$$$, mean anything to Ya ? Man o Man one of Your Daughters ,Boy freinds is Gonna be a Tough one save Your Strength ! You can only handle a few at a Time ! I feel Bad(Really) for the Wife ! When do You have Time for "BOAT'N" ?
Back to the thread,Just make sure Your "T" is to your deck,I've seen a couple of consoles flipped on the side of the boat (Turpike).I don't think anyof them should be doing 70 mph down the pike with vibration & other circumstances that'l come along.. I have a bimini & like it, take it off /move when needed .Also I can't have a "T" where I live or I'd probably have one !
Scream'n reels'
"TUG"
Any BOYz ?? [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

[ScottM]

Otto,
How much for the women? The girls, how much for the girls? (Just a little Blues Borthers humor there) [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]
Definitely go with a T-top, and consider a hinged unit that will allow you to fold it when on your Transcontinental road trips. I wish I had a pic I could scan and show you of my buddy's setup. IMO a bimini is no good if you fish a lot. Similar to the full arch, you can't work a fish around them too easily. At least a bimini folds down though.

[Ed]

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