T top is in the way for casting and offers very little protection plus 17 foot is kind of small for one.
I don't really understand why people say that my boat is too samll for a t top. the 170 is longer and wider than the classic 17' (more stable when at rest), and most of the t-tops made for it are lightweight and sized for the boat itself. It also provides rodholders, which would be useless when a bimini is up. What is the rationale?Thanks
Why not just put a radar arch/rod holders on and have a canvas made to strech from the arch to front boat cleats make sure to put a window in it .. if your trolling you can at least seak shade under the canvas could be cheaper then a Bimini?? cause some of those whalers have a high grab rail on front..to ware you could get under the canvas while trolling or at anchor to avoid sun.. reason I say canvas is you would need a window swen in but a tarp would do the same?? I would go center concel with a tight to the concel. Radar type arch put rod holders on the back of it for trolling. . like for lead core and storage.. to get lead core rods up and arms length out of the way but leaves back of the boat un covered for trolling just a suggestion but could be very functional if done right.. so the arch be comes the prop up point or pole in a tent so you can also attach to the gunaul or sides of the boat.. just depend what boat you get if you can do it??
Mine has a 75 susuki It has worked well for 25 yrs, But needs a started and its too costly a repair for an older motor so I plan to sell the whole unit