T-Top Enclosure

[BuilderFL]

I'm looking into getting an enclosure similar to this one and have had local quotes from $850-$1,200. Did not realize it could be so expensive. What do you guys think about the price?

[spareparts]

thats a good price if they are using good material, around here it would be closer to $1500. Find some of their past customers, make sure they are using a quality clear material. Find out how long the clear paenls will last. And lastly, make sure you have a good place to store it when you're not using it, if you can't keep it in a safe place while on board, don't use it unless you plan to keep it up the whole trip, otherwise don't waste you're money on it, with out a safe place to store it, it won't last

[BuilderFL]

Spare, they have both mentioned Sunbrella with strataglass 40 gauge for the clear vinyl. It just seems so much money for so little material/work. It's just the front panel and two sides.

[spareparts]

Sunbrella and strata are good products, there are better out there, I can't keep up with whats what with the canvas stuff, I got a guy here that I just tell him to do the best he can and he ussually hooks me up. Like I said, if you don't have a place to stow it on board, don't spen the money, it won't look good after one season and you'll be pissed with how much you spent. Keep in mind, most canvas shops consider, three seasons as the life span of a canvas job that stays out in the sun. Look into having a larger plaexi windshild made, make it removeable or flip down like a golf cart windshild, that should help and be a lot cheaper. Then use canvas only on the wing panels, should keep the cost down and make it stowable

[BuilderFL]

Good advise Spare, thanks!

[macojoe]

I have not got a enclosure for my boat yet, as they want $2000+ around here and I have a hard top all ready!
I only want on boat from April to June 1st, and Oct till end of November, But thats huge money for a short time, and the wind and stuff that time of year only lets you out a few times any way!