T-TOP FABRICATION

[FishPimp]

Looking for some advice on getting a custom Fiberglass T-Top for my 23SE
I am not really wanting a stock out of the box model. As I would like to customize it to my specs and desires. This top is primarily going to allow electronics(radar,gps,spreader lights,antenna to be housed as well as some extra needed storage.
I only want to do this once and to do it correctly.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[FishPimp]

I went with Brian over at Fastech in Plymouth
http://www.t-tops.com/t-tops.html.
His service was great and his product perfect.
He created a radar/spotlight-flood/gps mount for the top as well. I dont have any pictures of it yet. When I do I will post.

 

[Ranger Tim]

One of the most important functions of my [previous] T-Top was its use as a grab rail for me and the passengers. Unfortunately I had the height adjusted for me since I am taller than average. I would not get the height adjustment again, it put it out of reach for most other folks.

I had a custom top done and it performed beautifully except at one particular rpm. It would start to vibrate in a sympathetic fashion and it was annoying. I could never run at that exact rpm on that boat!

Bw sure the attachment points are bedded properly with 5200 or the like!

 

[Trident]

In my opinion, Redman Marine in Saco, Maine....makes the best t-tops in New England. Check out his site at www.redmanmarinefabricators.com

 

[Foggylink]

Ditto on Redman. I have see a lot of his work, and live near his shop. Good stuff !

 

[FishPimp]

The boat is on cape cod. The fabricator is close by. I am a Mass boy and I do my best to keep everything local. I am sure your man in Maine is good. Their stuff looks great. I am happy with the guy I went with. His delivery was 2 days early.His product is bulletproof with guarantee. He was really helpful and insightful about what I wanted and what could be done. I have no regrets with going to fastech for my t-top. Brian was/is a good honest man who makes a great product locally. And that my friends is far more important to me than an out of state fabricator. If I lived in Maine I would have used a Maine fabricator.