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September 08, 2009, 06:43:49 PM
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Dmidgley

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T-top for 170
« on: September 08, 2009, 06:43:49 PM »
Finished my TOTAL rebuild of a 170 after a year of "blood sweat and beers" and am looking for help with a few last details.  I have seen a few pictures of 170's with a T-top and am interested if anyone has input.  Seems like a T-top would severely hamper movement around the console on the small boat, but if anyone has experience I would appreciate your comments.  

Have followed the website since I started the project but have not posted...if there is anyone in the Mass / New Hampshire area that frequents the site, please get in touch...
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September 08, 2009, 09:31:14 PM
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striper 17

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Re: T-top for 170
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2009, 09:31:14 PM »
Post some pics please. I think a t top will be fine I plan on getting one as soon as I talk the head financial advisor into letting me use the money. I like the one from fishmaster.com its a folding top that looks good plus you can fold it down to cover the entire boat or go under low bridges on the water. Ive seen a few pics with the t tops on them they dont seem to take up much room. If I rember right there website has pics of aquasports with their top installed.
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September 08, 2009, 09:55:16 PM
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Marcq

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Re: T-top for 170
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2009, 09:55:16 PM »
If you don't mind the looks go for it, personally I wouldn't, the 170 is too short. I wanted one too when I first got my boat but after looking at some that had one and the advise I got here, I changed my mind  

Oh, welcome  :salut:
Marc..
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September 09, 2009, 05:02:44 AM
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RickK

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Re: T-top for 170
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2009, 05:02:44 AM »
Welcome aboard Dmidgley  :!:  :!:
I think you're right, the 170, at a 6'10" beam, is already tight to get around the console.  A big bimini is all you really need.
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Rick
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September 28, 2009, 08:45:43 AM
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Beau V

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Re: T-top for 170
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2009, 08:45:43 AM »
I actually just bought a 170 with a t-top. I think it looks good. If you'd like I can send you a couple of photos to help with your decision.
The flip side is that if your planning on doing a lot of casting or have multiple people fishing in the boat it will be in the way. I do and I am, sooo I took mine off yesterday and it is now sitting in my backyard. Planning on posting it for sale.

Good luck.
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September 28, 2009, 02:35:33 PM
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RickK

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« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2009, 02:35:33 PM »
Welcome aboard Beau V  :!:  :!:
Biminis work great - just make sure you get an "extra tall" so you have some buffer from the heat coming off it.
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Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

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September 28, 2009, 10:34:32 PM
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Re: T-top for 170
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2009, 10:34:32 PM »
will a 170 t-top fit a 19-6 and if so what are the deminsions? pls pm me if yhou are still selling it
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September 28, 2009, 11:41:08 PM
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Beau V

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Re: T-top for 170
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2009, 11:41:08 PM »
O.K. I'm trying to post a photo using the photobucket thing. Believe it or not I'm on  a computer all day long just don't have patience for this kind of stuff so bear with me if it doesn'y work. Here it goes.

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September 28, 2009, 11:44:03 PM
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Beau V

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Re: T-top for 170
« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2009, 11:44:03 PM »
Wow, that worked let me know what you think and if anyone is interested in a T-top let me know and I'll supply dimensions and maybe more photos. That shot was taken down around Cedar Key on our summer vacation. I like it. Makes me happy.  :sunny:
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September 29, 2009, 08:32:45 PM
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Re: T-top for 170
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2009, 08:32:45 PM »
Beau V how much are you wanting for the top you just took off im interested let me know please.
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