The same guys (Carolina Yachts in Beaufort NC) made it with the same mold, but the second one is one piece, with minimal coring, and a much less refined finish - all in an attempt to get the cost down. It's still too expensive to be marketable, in my opinion. (But then, it was worth it to me as I got exactly what I wanted.) The best I can figure, cost is comparable to a high quality aluminum frame/hard top with full curtain enclosure, but my glass will last indefinitely and plastic will need to be replaced. Also, my cabin has minimal air/water leakage- an advantage in cold or really wet conditions. An aluminum frame/hardtop/curtains would have an advantage for fishing with better visibility and the option to really open up the boat.
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1974 23' Tsunami, fully refurbished, custom pilothouse, Hermco Bracket, 250 Etec
1977 23' Sceptre fully refurbished, soft top, I/O
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