T Top

[jwclbi]

Does anyone here have any numbers on speed from their boat with a T top vs. without. I have a 20 SF without a T top and 225 Merc but since moving to south FL sometimes i would love to have the T top,(especially in summer) but dont want to lose too much speed.

[NoBones]

This was from a post I submitted 09/05/05
T-Top will not faze the 225HP you have.

My 1970 20SF has a 97 Carbed 200HP Merc. 21 inch LaserII
prop. 24 inch Bennett tabs and 80 gallon tank. By myself
the hole shot and top end is great. Top speed 62mph on the
GPS at 5800rpm. (My engine has been tricked out) If I put three of my 250lb buddies in the boat, hole shot and top speed drops off real bad. Solution: 4 blade prop for those times when I run a heavy load. Top speed is around 55mph 5800 rpm(with 4 big guys in the boat) But my hole shot is far better, not quite as good with the 3 blade by myself, but it works. Hope this helps.
See ya, Ken

[ocuyler]

That's freakin fast...

[jwclbi]

Sounds good, right now im hitting 69mph on gps 2 guys 1/2 tank of fuel. Has to be REAL calm water though. What does a T top usually cost? anyone know somebody selling one used?

[Blue_Heron]

Sounds good, right now im hitting 69mph on gps 2 guys 1/2 tank of fuel. Has to be REAL calm water though.

Get a bimini top instead. At that speed it'll be just like a parasail. Lift that boat the rest of the way outa tha water. Won't be nuthin touchin' but the prop and the skeg.