Find the detailed information
you need to choose the right top for your boat. Get
The Facts covers the general characteristics, ( pro and con ), construction
and materials, actual costs, ( including shipping ), and details
about installation for all the various tops available for your
boat.
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Bimini |
Bimi-Tee
Top |
Sun
Shadow
T
Top |
D.I.Y.
T TOP
KITS |
Custom
Built Welded
T TOP |
| BOAT
TOP OVERVIEW |
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| DOWN
SIDE ISSUES |
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| STUFF
TO CHECK OUT |
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| Suitable
for Inflatable Boats |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
| Suitable
For Aluminum Boats |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
CUSTOM |
| Minimum
Boat Size |
ANY |
ANY |
17 Foot |
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| Changes
Center of Gravity / Stability |
NO |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| If
Deck Mounted, Check Your Warranty? |
NA |
NA |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| TOP
SIZES |
ANY |
3 SIZES |
2 SIZES |
2 SIZES |
CUSTOM |
| COVER
MATERIAL ( Fabrics ) |
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| FRAME
MATERIAL ( Frames ) |
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| Aluminum |
YES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| Stainless
Steel |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
SOME |
| FITTINGS
( Fittings ) |
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| FACTORY
ACCESSORIES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| 1.
Rod Holders |
NA |
Set
of 4 for $99 |
NO |
$45
- $99 ea |
$45
- $99 ea |
| 2.
Electronics Plates or Boxes |
NA |
$90
to $120 |
NO |
$400
- $500 |
$400
- $500 |
| 3.
Weather Enclosures |
NA |
$299 |
$335 |
CUSTOM |
CUSTOM |
| 4.
Lights |
NA |
NO |
NO |
$50
to $150 |
$50 to $150 |
| 5.
Outriggers |
NO |
NO |
NO |
CUSTOM |
CUSTOM |
| FEATURES |
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| Custom
Design |
NA |
NO |
NO |
NO |
YES |
| Welded
Construction, (All or Partial) |
NO |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| Lightweight Construction |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Choice
of Aluminum or Stainless |
YES |
YES |
NO |
Varies |
Varies |
| Detaches
or Folds For Storage |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
CUSTOM |
| Garage
or Boat House Storage |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
| Stores
Under Standard Boat Cover |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
| On
The Water Access Under Bridges |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
| High
Speed Running, (Over 40 MPH) |
NO |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| Highway
Towing, (Over 40 MPH) |
YES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| Warranty |
Varies |
5 Years |
3 Years |
Varies |
Varies |
| CONVENTIONAL
T-TOP INSTALLATION |
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| DOING
IT YOURSELF INSTALLATION |
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Dlr.
Installed |
| Console
Mounted? |
NO |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Deck
Mounted? (All Or Partial) |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| DECK
MOUNT, Installation Issues |
NA |
NA |
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Dlr.
Installed |
| 1.
Can Affect Warranty? |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| 2.
Decking Material? |
NA |
NA |
CHECK |
CHECK |
Dlr.
Installed |
| 3.
Sealed Inner Hull? |
NA |
NA |
CHECK |
CHECK |
Dlr.
Installed |
| 4.
Factory Reinforcement? |
NA |
NA |
CHECK |
CHECK |
Dlr.
Installed |
| 5.
Proper Sealing of Holes |
NA |
NA |
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Dlr.
Installed |
| 6.
Does Installation Need? |
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| A.
Under Deck Plates |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Dlr.
Installed |
| B.
Mushroom Anchors |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Dlr.
Installed |
| ADVERTISED
PRICE, depends on size. PRICE
Includes the Cover and the Stand offs necessary for installation |
Average $350 |
$369 To $529 |
$649 To
$699 |
$1400
To $1600 |
$1600
To
$2400 |
| ADD SHIPPING
COST |
$20 |
$30 |
$33 |
$145 - $200 |
NA |
| ADD,
IF NEEDED TO INSTALL |
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| 1.
Mushroom Anchors, If Needed |
No Need |
No Need |
No Need |
ADD |
Dlr.
Installed |
| 2
Mounting Plates, If Needed |
No Need |
No Need |
No Need |
ADD |
Dlr.
Installed |
| AVERAGE
COST, MOL, DELIVERED AND INSTALLED ON THE BOAT |
$370 |
$479 |
$717 |
$1,675 |
$2,000 |
