Navy Top ?

[Islandtrader]

I have a general idea. However could some one describe what a "Navy" top is and any idea why its called that.

Thanks.

[SCSeacraft]

Cause its blue?

[Islandtrader]

You know I knew someone would have that SAR. Its "Blue"

However I don't think thats the answer. At least not the answer I am looking for.

[Bushwacker]

Terry - Navy top attaches to the top of the windshield, like the one in my avatar. Much better than a bimini for protection from rain and spray, but at the expense of visibility and ventilation! When original top wore out I replaced it with a bimini. Don't know where the name came from.

[Fr. Frank]

The Navy top comes from the civilian copying of the canopy on the old captain's gig, according to my neighbor, who is 84 years old, and a retired Navy Lt. Commander. I asked them what they called it in the Navy back in WWII, and he said they just called it the boat canopy.