Play'N Hooky

I was wondering if there were any boat salvage places locatedaround this area? Mainly I was hoping to find a tower that would fit my boat or could be modified to fit.

X-Shark

While you may be able to find something that needs a small amount of modification, this is not the norm.



Each of these units are custom built to fit and style of a specific boat.



Some that are modified to attach to the boat don't have the correct lines to look correct on the boat they are being put on. Will it work? Yes, but not without some ugliness associated with it.



Now if you luck up and find one that came off the same model boat you have then that can be a deal.



The money you spend to buy the used unit and then pay to have it modified is usually not a bargain.

Play'N Hooky

I guess it's just a combination of my "fiscally conservative nature" (cheap ass) and wishful thinking.

X-Shark

As a example a customer of mine is redoing a 21ft Mako. They bought a used T-top that didn't look bad and took it to Breeze Fabricators to have modified to fit the boat.



It was just to much work and wouldn't look right.



Tim built them a new T-top that is correct for the boat. That used T-top is at Tim's.



I saw it Wed. when I delivered the boat over there. I don't know any more details about the situation of the used one, as I figured it was none of my business and didn't ask.

X-Shark

Will Just do what ever the heck you want to do. It shows in the end product.



I happen to take a LOT of pride in my work and will not compromise on my stuff or anyone else's that I work on.



If you want a compromised job, then I will not work on it or have my name associated with it.



Just for the record, where did you see I was knocking him?



I just gave him the facts.



Oh and I didn't pay half of your quoted price for both my DF-140 Suzzy's with 11hrs on them.

jspooney

I found a aluminum t-top all in peices after Ivan...the guy gave it to me. Had a buddy put it together to fit my boat (gave him $300), had another buddy build the canvas (gave him $150)and I couldn't be more satisfied. I figured I saved $1500 bucks of so... I understand X-Shark's paint, but shade is more important than looks...especially at that kind of savings.

Worn Out

There is a place over in Perry that has dozens to choose from.... Some for specific models, some "will fit"... If you are smart , you'd take your boat. That will add $2-300 to the cost so you really might consider staying local...

Pinksnappertrapper

I think he is looking for a boat salvage yard/buisness. Not comments on if it will fit or look right.

Play'N Hooky

Alright now, I didn't mean to start a fight.:doh

I guess the first thing I ought to do is find out what it would actually cost to have a custom tower built and go from there.Then if I run across something that would work with or without modification Icanobjectively weigh the cost vs looks vs functionality issues.

In the mean time...:grouphug

X-Shark

Now your thinking Alan. There is just one guy that always stirs Crap all the time.



Makes it bad for others. I think he gets off his Med's.