T TOPS pros and cons

[scubacuda]

hello all
thinking about putting a t top on 1997 bayliner cc, found a few good prices with extras. i would like to know what you guys think ,what are the pros and cons? thanks all

 

[crabby captain john]

Re: T TOPS pros and cons

T-tops are great on a fishing boat. A nice area for some radio and a little storage. The boat remains open for fishing without anything in the way. They offer almost no shade or protection from sun or rain. My boats are used 97% for fishing and after several with T-tops my CCs all had a bimini. After decades of fishing and running charters I still find a cuddy the most versatile and comfortable.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: T TOPS pros and cons

Pro: A T top can offer shade but it depends how big and how high it is. Good for some equipment. Not in the way fishing.

Con: expense, added weight, slows the boat some at high speed (and drag on the trailer). low clearance for going under bridges, and storage.

I got a 21' CC and planned to add a T top but after a season with the bimini decided to stick with it. It gives great shade and is not in the way all that much. But I can leave it off for 9 months, and the winter is when I do a lot of fishing around the bridges.

how about start with a bimini and see if that suits?

 

[scubacuda]

Re: T TOPS pros and cons

thank you for all the replies, i'll be honest i like the look of the t top and i have a Bimini and ii was thinking of incorporating the both