Convertable top ?? Were to find

[GREYWOLF]

I am going to be getting a top for the V20 this spring like the one in this photo. Were do I look for a top that fits my 84 ?? or does any one have one for sale . I want the plastic windows for sure thanks Craig
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/greywolf1/DSC02158_sized_zps6e2e0ceb.jpg

[smokeonthewater]

Look for a local canvas/upholstery shop and have it made

[GREYWOLF]

I did today and was blown away ! The only shop in my area wanted $1,250 for one WOW are they that expensive ??

[smokeonthewater]

yep... $2500-$3500 to replace the one on my sig boat

[GREYWOLF]

WOW they arn't cheep $$ I have been lucky on my other boats they came with one or at least a good frame. Would a hard top be cheeper ? Wow my wife would kill me if I spent that kind of $$ she would tell me to get *&%#en wet & live on it !! ( ya know what I mean )

[smokeonthewater]

the frame pictured and the top are nothin... cheap run of the mill bimini... Pick up a used upholstery machine and learn to sew... make your own curtains and sell the machine when done... OR make several and sell em..... You MIGHT even get the misses on board.

[GREYWOLF]

Good answer , I have been making camo. ground blinds for hunting ,using old tent poles for a while now , I dont think my singer mach. is heavy enough for marine matl. thou. but you are on to something . Us good old yankees can make a silk purse out of a pig's ear ferr shure . Might be a way to go ? if not guess I will get wet and cold LOL

[Genie Aye]

Here are a few shots of mine--it was a ground up build on the top and back canvas--top of the line materials--especially the windows so they would last--and I will tell you Butt hurt was this-$$$$$-but awesome work and this was done when the economy was still rocking in 08. Still working great for me. Go to your local marine upholstry shop and make sure they have good reference's and their tops last--there is alot to the double stiching and the materials they use--little things make a huge difference in longevity--and this is a investment.

[step up here]

Very nice V-20 Genie Aye, When rigged out with a top, outriggers, radar and a antenna or two along with a back drop, about eight rod holders some gold internationals you have a mini sport fishing machine!

[GREYWOLF]

WOW thats what I am talking about. very nice set up you must be very pleased with that set up .

[Genie Aye]

Thanks!!

It works out awesome--each year I do a bit more modifing to fit our fishing. I have a live bait tank for tuna.

I run out with the big boys as fast or faster most of the time--boat rides great with it loaded for tuna too with all the ice on board.

I do most of my fishing off shore--salmon is usually close in (within 20 miles) but Halibut, Ling and Tuna are 35 to 60 miles out.

Best part is it is easy to haul.

Thanks agian--and the top is worth every penny!!

[Genie Aye]

Very nice V-20 Genie Aye, When rigged out with a top, outriggers, radar and a antenna or two along with a back drop, about eight rod holders some gold internationals you have a mini sport fishing machine!

Have 10 rod holders up top now. Use the outer 2 spun out as outer troll poles for tuna. Also have 4 in the hull and 6 agianst the transom and can add a pole in a holder to the gut board. Waiting for the radar still--spent that money on the hyd steering and the arch. Put a GPS chart plotter in dash as well.

It works very well for sure.

[step up here]

[QUOTE=Genie Aye;200525]Thanks!!

Best part is it is easy to haul


Do I spy a cox super loader trailer under your rig? I have one and they are one of the best built trailer I ever owned!:nice:

[Genie Aye]

Yes--that is a cox super loader---with some mods---No more rollers--I made a change over to bunks---Much easier and faster to load--straight everytime 1rst time.