Hardtop
- Thread starter HOGAN
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Oh boy - here comes WalterV with his Atlantic Tower story!
He did it on his old Silverton, ask him.
He did it on his old Silverton, ask him.
You can replace just your canvas with a hardtop. It attaches to your frame. I installed one on my boat and I really like it.
here is the link to their web site.
http://www.hardtotop.com
here is the link to their web site.
http://www.hardtotop.com
Mike, my boat had an all canvas enclosure on the flybridge when I bought it and eventually had a hardtop built. These guys did the work - https://seamlessmarine.com/ They did a beautiful job and very happy I did it. Definitely an expensive upgrade though.
Hi Mike,
Yes I did use Atlantic Towers.
I had problems with them, first top did not fit, second top did not have the options I asked for (lights and Stainless track to hold the glass). They told me to pound wood on the options I paid for (long story).
Next problem was the installers, weekend warriors that traveled to my marina, very little experience, they needed my guidance every step of the install. I recommend you use your own people. Installation is not their cup of tea.
On a good note!!
The quality of the top and the powder coated supports were absolutely a 10. At the time, they were the least expensive solution.
I did not have them do a fiberglass finish (like the top of the hardtop) on the underneath, I was afraid of the additional weight.
Here are some pictures.
Yes I did use Atlantic Towers.
I had problems with them, first top did not fit, second top did not have the options I asked for (lights and Stainless track to hold the glass). They told me to pound wood on the options I paid for (long story).
Next problem was the installers, weekend warriors that traveled to my marina, very little experience, they needed my guidance every step of the install. I recommend you use your own people. Installation is not their cup of tea.
On a good note!!
The quality of the top and the powder coated supports were absolutely a 10. At the time, they were the least expensive solution.
I did not have them do a fiberglass finish (like the top of the hardtop) on the underneath, I was afraid of the additional weight.
Here are some pictures.
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Hogan, Freedom had a hard top on it, and one thing that p.o.'d me was that the bottom was a rough glass kind of finish. It was painted over and looked fine. However, mold and mildew set up in it and it was a bear to clean unless it was sprayed with bleach. That requires pulling down the gels because the bleach will ruin them. I think I would go for a smooth finish. Perhaps a white lexan or other durable translucent product.
Dan,
Mine was smooth and finished. Never had a mildew problem. If I opted for the inside to be glassed the only change would you would not see the support ribs. As mentioned, I did not opt for this as I was afraid the additional weight would make the boat top heavy.
Mine was smooth and finished. Never had a mildew problem. If I opted for the inside to be glassed the only change would you would not see the support ribs. As mentioned, I did not opt for this as I was afraid the additional weight would make the boat top heavy.