I'm hoping that Monday the remainder of my material comes in and I can drill and tap the legs and then install the standoffs and to finish it off, the canvas.
T.
T-Top Install
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T-Top Install
The wife and I got off to a pretty good start with the T-Top installation. Fishmaster T-Top - Since the boat is all welded and the floor is .100 thick, we beefed up the floor with .375 6061 aluminum as shown in the photo. Still have a two more small pieces to put down with 5200 and self tappers. All in all, looks pretty good but a LOT of work. I read folks talking on the FM site that it's a days work. I would say that an more only because I've got the beef up the floor to ensure there are no issues. I had the help of the BEST, my wife. She's been nothing short of amazing between her support and input. Without her help, this wouldn't have been possible. To say I'm the luckiest man in Midway would be an understatement. Now she'll be able to fish in comfort.
I'm hoping that Monday the remainder of my material comes in and I can drill and tap the legs and then install the standoffs and to finish it off, the canvas.
T.
I'm hoping that Monday the remainder of my material comes in and I can drill and tap the legs and then install the standoffs and to finish it off, the canvas.
T.
Last edited by Badbagger on June 20th, 2012, 6:56 pm, edited 3 times in total.
Re: T-Top Install
very nice...how much weight are you adding with this project?
Re: T-Top Install
With the fabric and 4 rod holders, the total weight is 75 lbs. for the top. I'll guess the aluminum will add at the most another 6 or 7 lbs.