telescoping or folding t-tops

[paul pittman1]

I am in the process of restoing a 1978 17'6 aquasport and was hoping to put a t-top on the boat. the problem is there are some low bridges in the canal to gain gulf access. I have found one made by taco that goes as low as 4 1/2'. but i may need it to either go lower. if anyone has an idea or good suggestion it would be much apreciated.

[Blue Agave]

bimini top

[seabob4]

REAL low bridges, I'd say!  What's your clearance to the windshield at high tide, as the boat stands?

[slvrlng]

fishmaster.com

[GoneFission]

Fishmaster tops fold - here's a link - you may not be able to see the top:

http://www.fishmaster.com/products/t-top.htm

[Capn Mark]

If you are anywhere near Venice I would go see Tim McChesney and have something made.

[seabob4]

If you are anywhere near Venice I would go see Tim McChesney and have something made.

From his description, his locale almost sounds like PGI...

[paul pittman1]

thanks for all the ideas and tips. I really dont want a bimini top and the lowest bridge has about 3' to 3 1/2'  clearance from the top of the windshield to the bridge. The boat is going to bonita springs when it is done but since I live on the treasure coast I will most likely need to find someone local to fab. something or tell me its just not possible. I will call fishmaster for sure esp. if they have done something like this before. thanks again