Installation

The tubing is 1-1/2" schedule 40 pipe with a 1.900" outside diameter. The tube material is 6061-T6 marine grade aluminum that is polished and bright dip anodized which is the industry standard for T-Tops, wakeboard towers, radar arches, tuna towers, etc. All the hardware is 316 grade stainless steel, also a workhorse of the marine industry. The fabric is Sunbrella Marine grade Acrylic.

How will the polished (anodized) finish hold up in a saltwater enviroment? Here at Fishmaster we offer two types of coating powder coating and bright dipped anodizing because aluminum in its raw states is open to oxidation or corrision. We will discuss our bright dip anodize that is done for our billet and extruded aluminum components. It can also be refered to as a polished finish as the electrochemical process does polish the surface creating an aluminum oxide barrier layer that is a defense against other chemical reaction to those areas treated. The end result is a hard , natural oxide coating and able to withstand chemical attack such as salt water to a certain point. That point is typically determined on a thickness of the anodized coating and salinity of the salt water. You should expect months of protection in a salt water enviroment with the polished (anodized) finish. It is recommended that you wash with soap and water then polish this surface at least annually with some flitz on a rag to remove any build up. Our powder coating involves a three step process of washing, etching/ primer and finally the powder coating is applied. Then it is cured with heat to ensure a durable finish that actually will outlast polished anodized finish. It is more enviromentally freindly as it uses chemicals that are not as toxic. The heat performs the curing of this outer protective layer verses chemicals. We still recommend washing the product from time to time to prolong the usage. If you want to polish a simple cleaner wax will suffice. Both anodized and powder coating surfaces on our product for Fishmaster ttops, leaning post, rod holders and other accessories offer strong protection against saltwater with minimual maintenance.

All that is needed to install the Fishmaster T-Top is a drill, drill bits, basic hand tools and 3M 5200 Marine Adhesive, all available at your local hardware store. All other hardware and Allen wrenches are provided along with a step by step instruction manual. If you have questions we are happy to help, give us a call at 877-777-Tower. Many of our customers prefer to have their T-Tops and accessories professionally installed and locally supported. Please contact an authorized dealer for local sales and support.

The inner flange is 1.25 inches. The outer flange on top is 1 7/8 inch, the bottom flange is 7/8 inch. Width of opening past inner flange is is 20 1/2 inches long by 6 7/8 inches high.