nlange Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 The conversion is finally completed, the full screens make a massive difference. Seems like heaps of extra room. and I now have a fantastic view all round the boat, can finally berth the boat without bump parking lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onajewagain Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 That looks magic. It was made to be a hard top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlange Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Thanks Onajewagain, No more having the Bimini deteriorate, much better view, something to hold onto when going up front, no more leaks in rough weather, stronger, more space, lowered the roof a little so I could reach the launchers, and most of all looks better. Regards Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattwf Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 looks awesome mate. what did the final cost come to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlange Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Had a friend weld the hardtop up for $2000 for mates rates, I painted it and my mate got a guy to put glass in for $900, so all up a bit over $3000. Very happy with the job and the price considering I was up for a new Bimini anyway. Regards Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaffsta Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 If you dont mind me asking, how much extra weight is it on the boat & has it had any affect on balance of the boat in any way. It looks fantastic would love to do the same to my trailcraft, couldnt agree more about crappy bimini leaking etc plus the fact your more protected from rain & sea spray while heading out in chop or swell. Very nice mate very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnv Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 (edited) hey there Nigel that looks like it was part of the hull from new, excellent workman ship .... did it make any differance to the top weight of the boat cheers john Edited November 23, 2010 by johnv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlange Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 Thanks Guys, We guesstimate the total weight around 70-80kg with glass, have been out in it about 6 times and have not noticed a difference in the handling of the boat at all. So far I have not had any conditions that have really tested it yet, no doubt that will come when the tuna season starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 G'Day Nigel, Mate top job for sure,would love the same on mine. Cheers Reg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaffsta Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Nigel if you dont mind me asking when you got your alluminium sheet etc did you get any specific type or grade of alluminium or was it just normal stuff ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlange Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 Good question, I know it was 3mm, not sure of the grade but I will try to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Hooker Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 nlange, Jus wondering if you found out what grade the roof was?? Im goin to start my own HT project and your boat gives me a good lay out of what i need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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