Stryker T-tops

[cboo]

I suspect I am going to get blasted for asking this one, but has anyone got first hand experience with these pre-fab T-tops? Custom made tops are getting very expensive and not many folks doing it now. I will have to tow my boat 2 hrs to get one installed and then a return trip. It will be on my 21 SE so I have some concern about the weight of a custom made. Thx

 

[warthog5]

Plenty of folks doing it here, but only one I will use in my area.

You get what you pay for....It's made of China alum. It glows RED and weird when a TIG torch is put to it...Had to have a plate welded on one for VHF antenna.

The welders do not like them. They are bare bones...

 

[kidfreediver]

I have one and it works great for what I need it for

 

[cboo]

Thanks. If nothing else, a little competition with custom made tops may help keep costs down.

 

[warthog5]

The only thing a stryker has that a "Good" custom has, is shade. After that It's style, fit, finish and functionality that make the custom a better value.

 

[gw204]

I think I pulled my old Grady 4 hours to get a custom T-Top built and installed....then 4 hours to get it home. 4 hours back for a leaning post...and 4 hours home.

Find a good fabricator and go custom. Drive if you have to. It's well worth it.

 

[Megabyte]

You can't go wrong with a good custom pipe bender.

 

[Noahs_Ark]

I went with Atlantic Towers. I had a Stryker top on a Sea Hunt... The Atlantic Tower top that i have on my 21 SE looks and feels much more sound (Just my 2 cents). Another positive, they are made US and the folks you will deal with are great!

 

[cboo]

Thanks guys. I am going to bite the bullet and go custom. After posing this question I found a thorough chat on the Hull Truth. I still say the custom benders should pay attention to costs. The gap is pretty wide between pre-fab and custom.

 

[Regulate It]

I also looked at the Stryker tops before going custom and am so glad I did. I am in Northern Virginia and made a cardboard template of my console and sent it to the fabricator. Few weeks later had it delivered and installed - usually have to go to nearby boatyard to have it done but installer was great and worked with me. I used http://www.commercialboattowersusa.com/
no affiliation just a great top at a great price. Michael - the owner - knows his stuff. Got mine customized with LEDS etc. at minimal cost. Good luck

 

[striperon]

I bought a Fishmaster. I couldn't be happier. It is well made. I can lower it in the winter so it goes in my barn, we get lots of snow and ice in Maine. Their customer service is great, as well. I have no hesitation recommending their products.