Aftermarket Folding T-Top’s

[OurCrew]

Does anyone have experience in any aftermarket folding T-Tops
interested in your review. Stability, folding time, brands

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

If I were to purchase a FSH, I likely would add a Fishmaster Pro Series Folding T-Top. I did a lot of research into these when I was considering a Robalo Center Console. There is a pretty tough crowd over at the The Hull Truth forum, and this seems to be the preferred brand for commercially available T-Tops. (there is a smaller group of folks there who would have a T-Top fabricated by a shop.)

Jim

 

[Marco Island Life]

Thank You, Jim. I purchased a Fishmaster and installed it. In the up position, it looks beautiful. Just like all the other pictures of their product. The only problem, which is a major problem, is the folding. They furnished incorrect bolts for the hinges. Every time you fold it, more metal shavings.
Their instructions show a picture of a bolt with a smooth shoulder. This would allow the soft aluminum to rotate on a smooth lubricated surface. They furnished pivot bolts that are 100% threaded. So the threads act like a file. Thus the metal filings. I found some bolts with smooth shoulders on line. This will be a temporary fix. I plan to have a machine shop make some pivot bolts that will fit correctly, that way all the bolts will line up correctly. As of now, it is a battle to get the bolt holes to line up, when I am done, I expect it to work perfectly. I use the boat 3-4 times a week. So the top is folded every time. I don't get a 100% fold, due to the console design, but it folds enough to fit under my carport, and the low bridge on our canal.

If any FSH owners are interested in this item, contact me.