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Yes. All tubing is 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum that is polished and protected with a bright dip anodized finish. All hardware is marine grade stainless steel. It is recommended to wash after saltwater use and occasionally protect with a marine grade aluminum polish.
The Fishmaster T-Top will fit all fishing boats with center consoles up to 50" wide. The innovative design allows the side legs to adjust to any width up to 50". The legs on each side (front to back) are 27.5" apart (center to center), and 31.5" apart (outsides of mounting feet). You will need a flat floor between these dimensions, on each side of the console, to mount the T-Top. If you have a step close to the center console, or your floor is not flat you will probably need a custom T-Top made if the mounting feet are at different levels. To view the exact dimensions of the T-Top choose the file you would like picture or PDF. To learn more about how the T-Top will fit your boat please review the instruction manual.
Additional information here: 17' Whaler page
Normally about five minutes. There are two bolts that need to be removed from each of the four legs for the T-Top to fold forward. Then two bolts are removed from each side of the top section to allow it to fold. Only one bolt is required for each location except when used in rough water or when over 20 lbs of accessories are attached to the top. For customers that need to more regularly put their T-Tops up and down a quick release knob kit is available.
The top is 60" wide by 80" long and stands 81" above the floor of the boat. The following links provide detailed drawings of the T-Top dimensions. T-Top Dimensions PDF The T-top with fabric weighs right at 108 lbs with 4 rod holders attached.
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.
Canvas colors currently available: sunbrella fabric options
We have an electronics box available as well as various brackets for the Fishmaster that can be used to mount antenna, radars, etc.
Side doors up to 20" wide and 32" tall will be able to open normally. See the dimension drawings above. If your door is larger we include instructions to make the door easily removed by sliding out like provided on the new Boston Whalers.
We only provide the Fishmaster T-Top in a polished and anodized finish. The is the most durable finish for salt water environments. If you would like to have a custom color we recommend that you purchase a polished T-Top and work with a local powder coater to match the finish to your desired color.
Yes, all tubing is the industry standard 1-7/8" (1.90") outside diameter.
Yes, It was designed for travel at highway speed like all other T-Tops. Since the cover is flat there is very little resistance on the top fabric. We have many customers here in Atlanta that take their boats to the coast (4-7 hours) with their T-Top up on a regular basis and their only complaint is cleaning bugs off the tubing.
Yes, the only difference in installation is use "Sudbury Elastomeric Sealant" from Rule instead of 3M 5200. Most Triumph dealers as well as many marine retailers and online stores carry Sudbury products.
The overall folded height will depend on the specific boat. We can't determine where the upper section would hit on every boat due to different items stopping the upper section of the t-top. It could be a seat that it hits first or the floor. Worse case if something did prevent it from making it into your garage the whole upper top section could be removed as well. All of that being said we don't have too many issues where it would not fit in a garage fully folded.
Please visit the link for replacements - https://fishmaster.com/replacement-feet-for-casting-platform-set-of-4.html
The canvas top is made from sunbrella fabric so yes water is allowed thru.
We have had success with our t-tops fitting when folded, that being said the height of the t-top will be different for every boat as we do not have the information on what the t-top will make contact with first.
Both Fishmaster T-Tops are great choices for adding sun protection and functionality to your boat. Both models feature Fishmaster's patented twice holding design, fit center consoles 24-50" wide, and are quick and easy to install. The Original features Ø1.9" aluminum tubing while the Pro Series features a more robust Ø2.25" tubing. The Pro Series also features larger bases for added stability at the mounting points. Additionally, the design aesthetics of the two t-tops set them apart significantly. The Original features a simple, more angular design while the Pro Series is designed with sleek curvature that complements the sleek lines of today's boats.
Yes, we do sell and ship to Canada.
The overall dimensions of our 5 rod rocket launcher is just over 24" (616mm) wide.