T Tops

backlashnpcola · 11-30-2009, 10:33 PM

I cannot afford to buy a TTop for my boat so I was thinking of making one myself PVC ? any suggestions as to materials or if anyone of you have done this maybe I can come by and check it out

-=Desperado=- · 11-30-2009, 10:38 PM

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backlashnpcola (11/30/2009)I cannot afford to buy a TTop for my boat so I was thinking of making one myself PVC ? any suggestions as to materials or if anyone of you have done this maybe I can come by and check it out

Have you even tried to get a quote?that pvc will last 1 day.call tim breeze fabricators and get him to work you up a quote.you might be surprised

jlw1972 · 11-30-2009, 10:49 PM

agreed. might as well forget the pvc. it won't work. call for a quote, it might not be that bad. alot of the price comes from extras such as rod holders. elec. box. maybe they could build it out of smaller material. anything but pvc. hate to see you waste the money. Joey

backlashnpcola · 11-30-2009, 11:05 PM

yea I know PVC is weak just seen a guy built a center console out of PVC and I was just thinking why not I used to work by a T Top mfg place no names very costly but they did a lot of factory work

Jason · 12-01-2009, 02:08 AM

I've seen several aluminum T-TOPS crack under pressure (not the welds either) so PVC would be a waste of time and the few $$$ you would spend. Many times you might find a used 1 and can have it fabricated to your boat but just remember buyer beware! Good luck on your search.:letsdrink

Breeze Fabricators · 12-17-2009, 05:26 PM

We make a plain jane for around $1400. 5X7 top our choice canvas color ( remnants from other jobs but still sunbrella,weblon ect.)1 1/4 main legs 3/4 canopy ring.

J.Sharit · 12-18-2009, 11:37 AM

Saw a really cool one in Tampa on a small bay type boat somehow the guy hadsome knid of electric system on itand could raise and lower thetop within itself. He had gotten a pat. on it and was actively working on production. alot of low bridges in tampa this thing was really cool. Does'nt get real cold down there thoughbut it was fairly strudy for that application. I got a pic I'll try to find it and post.

1bandit · 12-21-2009, 10:02 PM

If you try it make sure and use schedule 80. It is 3 times as thick and ridged as schedule 40

J.Sharit · 12-30-2009, 05:45 PM

Here's one from Tampa area. Guy put a pat. on it it goes up and down to get under the low bridges in the area...Pretty Kool...

aerialjc · 01-01-2010, 02:15 PM

That is the coolest looking t-top I have seen in a while. I would be very proud to have that.

11-30-2009, 10:33 PM	#1
backlashnpcola Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 176	T Tops I cannot afford to buy a TTop for my boat so I was thinking of making one myself PVC ? any suggestions as to materials or if anyone of you have done this maybe I can come by and check it out

11-30-2009, 10:49 PM	#3
jlw1972 Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bay Minette, Al. Posts: 1,250	RE: T Tops agreed. might as well forget the pvc. it won't work. call for a quote, it might not be that bad. alot of the price comes from extras such as rod holders. elec. box. maybe they could build it out of smaller material. anything but pvc. hate to see you waste the money. Joey __________________ Can't Get Right Roll Tide Joey

11-30-2009, 11:05 PM	#4
backlashnpcola Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 176	RE: T Tops yea I know PVC is weak just seen a guy built a center console out of PVC and I was just thinking why not I used to work by a T Top mfg place no names very costly but they did a lot of factory work

12-01-2009, 02:08 AM	#5
Jason Like a roach in the dark! Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In the woods, lookin' fer ticks! Posts: 5,151	RE: T Tops I've seen several aluminum T-TOPS crack under pressure (not the welds either) so PVC would be a waste of time and the few $$$ you would spend. Many times you might find a used 1 and can have it fabricated to your boat but just remember buyer beware! Good luck on your search.:letsdrink

12-17-2009, 05:26 PM	#6
Breeze Fabricators Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gulf Breeze Florida, onthe canal!! Posts: 1,157	RE: T Tops We make a plain jane for around $1400. 5X7 top our choice canvas color ( remnants from other jobs but still sunbrella,weblon ect.)1 1/4 main legs 3/4 canopy ring. __________________ Tim Scallan Breeze Fabricators Inc. 2932 Westfield Road Gulf Breeze Fl. 32563 850 554 6172/934 8609 BreezeFabricators.com

12-18-2009, 11:37 AM	#7
J.Sharit Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NATIVE PENSACOLAIAN Posts: 681	RE: T Tops Saw a really cool one in Tampa on a small bay type boat somehow the guy hadsome knid of electric system on itand could raise and lower thetop within itself. He had gotten a pat. on it and was actively working on production. alot of low bridges in tampa this thing was really cool. Does'nt get real cold down there thoughbut it was fairly strudy for that application. I got a pic I'll try to find it and post. __________________ TEAM KANE MANO www.southfloridasharkclub.com

12-21-2009, 10:02 PM	#8
1bandit Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gulf Shores AL Posts: 319	RE: T Tops If you try it make sure and use schedule 80. It is 3 times as thick and ridged as schedule 40

12-30-2009, 05:45 PM	#9
J.Sharit Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NATIVE PENSACOLAIAN Posts: 681	RE: T Tops Here's one from Tampa area. Guy put a pat. on it it goes up and down to get under the low bridges in the area...Pretty Kool... __________________ TEAM KANE MANO www.southfloridasharkclub.com

01-01-2010, 02:15 PM	#10
aerialjc Senior Member Trigger Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gulf Breeze,FL Posts: 300	RE: T Tops That is the coolest looking t-top I have seen in a while. I would be very proud to have that.

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