Tiara Hardtop Install

[Daybreak]

I am FINALLY gonna have the headroom I need (I am 6'8").

Here is my baby during the transformation this fall. Original factory top and Atlantic Towers Arch came off, and a new Atlantic Towers Hardtop and full new enclosure with drop curtain went on.

It was a shame to finish the project and then go directly to storage with her! Gonna be another loooong winter waiting to "test" it out!

Now I get to spend the winter re-wiring the Radar, 2 GPS antennas, VHF antenna, Spreaders, ect... up onto the hardtop. Then a new coat of some Navy Blue bottom paint this spring and she'll be ready to go!

[diesel]

just as long as she is ready for the second try of fishing when i get back up there durning the summer

[Priority1]

She's lookin good.

[KJ pluggin]

Nice addition John!

[spoonfed]

What was the damage on that John? Our top is shot on ours and looking at going to a hardtop!

[Nailer]

That should make the ride out to the Rock a bit more comfortable.

[Daybreak]

Thanks Guys!

Eric, The tops are usually right around 6K. I got mine for $4,200 on a "end of the year" sale. Not cheap at all, but WELL worth it. I looked at many brands, and I really like the AT better than the rest...and they were on the cheaper side. I found some for 8K+ I also dont like the big forward supports on some tops and this design dosnt require them. I had the 8 rod holders added to the top as well as spreader tabs and slide-rails to hold the enclosure so there are no snaps to the hardtop, its totally waterproof.

I also have about $1800 into the enclosure. I went with the very expensive (but very worth it) "Strataglass" materiel for the windows and "Top Gun" wax impregnated marine vinal for the rest.

$6k for the project aint cheap...but I spent 800+ hours on my boat last summer.

[spoonfed]

Looks good John, I was looking to see if I could get the top to work with the arch we have. I would have to have front supports for that though.

[mattmishler]

Great lookin top john, my buddy put one on his 10 meter, sweet sweet tops!!

[mriversinco]

That's a great looking top, very nice job.

[Just Hook'n]

That looks awesome.

When is spring?

[ericjeeper]

That is the cats arse!. Heck I would be happy with just your old arch!

[Rascal Trophy Fishing]

Very nice job John, bet this won't give you any bumps on the noggin in the future either. AT does have superior products too.

[Plugs]

John - Nice looking addition! I have wondered about a hard top a few times, but have been happy with my canvas so far. What year is your boat? I may be interested in seeing a a few more pics, just to see your entire set-up as I am changing a few things around. I have only had mine for 2 summers and am always looking for ideas.

Eric - Not sure what you have to work with, but here is a pic of a similar set-up with canvas. Looks like my Arch may have been a little taller - this was the way I purchased the boat.

Shane

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[spoonfed]

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Mine is a 26 Pursuit. Looking to try and incorporate a top by mounting it under the arch.

[Plugs]

Looks like your Arch may be a little shorter - are you looking for a hard top to go under it? I do not have any real experience in this, just trying to show another similar boat set-up. I have heard some good things from a local Michigan comapny who makes Arches. They may be able to give you an idea as to your options even if they may not actually be able to help you out with a hard top. I have not personally worked with them, but was thinking about adding some holders to my existing Arch depending on how far I get on my winter wish list.

Anyway, their website is http://www.towersunlimited.com/main_htmls/misc.html.

Nice looking ride!

Shane

[mattmishler]

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Mine is a 26 Pursuit. Looking to try and incorporate a top by mounting it under the arch.

Good lookin spoon logo on the side of the boat!!!!!!