Northern Ohio does anyone know where I can buy a top like this used? I picked up a 1984 257 pro that I need one for.
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Do you have the aluminum 1/2 tower? The tower guys can make a lightweight top for you.
Finding a used one is going to be difficult. They don't age well and would likely need gelcoat repairs.
Finding a used one is going to be difficult. They don't age well and would likely need gelcoat repairs.
Not sure sure what you mean.. I own the boat pictured and just bought another one just like it but it has no top like the one pictured. So I want the aluminum frame and lid on top with the overhead radio cabinet.
You can get them new, but it will cost more than the boat.
If I were you, I'd look at a semi custom option like https://www.atlantictowers.com/products_wa_tee_f.php
If I were you, I'd look at a semi custom option like https://www.atlantictowers.com/products_wa_tee_f.php
Thank you.. I'll look into that. I believe since there are enough of these boats around and the top fits a bunch of models I should be able to locate one from a rotted out boat? I hope!
I don't think they were as universal as you might think. Also, when the boat is rotted, so is the hardtop. I've followed this site for a long time. Tops do pop up now and then, but it is not common. I can't say I've ever seen one for your specific boat, but keep trying. You only need one!
I decided to move the top from my Mayflower boat to the one I just bought with the outboards.. I will be selling the Mayflower and don't think the $11000 cost to have a new top built would offset the value loss on the Mayflower when I sell it.
The Atlantic Towers option didn't work either eh?
I don't know anything about the other boat you mentioned, but before you begin the surgery, be certain it will do what you want. While a hardtop on Lake Erie has it's benefits, the nasty chop and a lot of weight up high is a bad combination IMO. Make sure it is as light as possible.
I don't know anything about the other boat you mentioned, but before you begin the surgery, be certain it will do what you want. While a hardtop on Lake Erie has it's benefits, the nasty chop and a lot of weight up high is a bad combination IMO. Make sure it is as light as possible.
Thanks for the help and insight.. I already made the switch and re-wired. After having the top on my Mayflower boat for Lake Erie I will never go without one for a bigger boat again. The top doesn't weigh that much as 4 of us moved it from boat to boat side by side. I would post a pic of the new boat with the top but I can't seem to get it to upload. Said it's too big of a file and a google link is no no too apparently! lol
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