looking for a used hard top

[LilRedNeckGirl]

We are looking for a used, bolt on, aftermarket hard top.
We run a 24.8 Wellcraft Sportsman, 1985 model with twin 140 I/O mercruisers. SEE THE PICTURE TO THE LEFT Currently, the Bimini top is useable, with only one small tear. Being we are both tall, me at 5'10", my husband at 6'5", the Bimini is way too low and affords us a crouched over standing position. Also, on turns, the boat leans, the top blocks totally the view around us, and driving blind in a turn is not safe. additionally, We know it only has a little life left, and as it gets old replacing these tops, we are considering a hard top conversion. Any tips, links, experiance info, or if you have or know of a used unit for sale?
8 foot beam, walk around cabin style.

 

[Gun Dog]

Re: looking for a used had top

Re: looking for a used had top

I couldn't get the link. But goto Craigslist, Philadelphia, Boats, type in hardtop and a listing comes up dated may 7th from Cape May NJ. Nice looking Hard Top.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: looking for a used had top

Re: looking for a used had top

Searching for a "T-Top" may yield better results.

 

[dingbat]

Re: looking for a used had top

Re: looking for a used had top

Searching for a "T-Top" may yield better results.

Hard tops and T-tops are entirely different things.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: looking for a used had top

Re: looking for a used had top

Hard tops and T-tops are entirely different things.

Sorry, it would appear that was bad advice.

 

[dingbat]

Re: looking for a used had top

Re: looking for a used had top

FWIW: T-Tops are designed to fit around the console of a center console boat and are typically covered with fabric.

A hardtop is just that, a hardtop. They are designed to fit over the entire cockpit of a walk around or cuddy style boat. I've seen a couple of fabric covered hardtops, but you generally see them covered with gelcoat over plywood of some sort.