How much does a boat T-top cost?

While the best place to get a good quote on how much your custom T-top will cost is the manufacturer, you can generally expect to spend between $2,500 and $5,000 on your new T-top, depending on what accessories you choose to add.

Can you add at top to a boat?

A t-top can be added to just about any center console boat from 20 to 30 feet long, including Bay, Offshore, Hybrids, Cats, and even Inflatables to provide some weather protection for people near the console, behind the windshield or under the t-top.

How much does it cost to install T-tops?

Generally, it can cost $3,500 or more to install a custom T-top on your boat or to choose it as a factory-installed option. However, some companies offer more affordable aftermarket T-tops.

When did T-tops come out?

Datsun debuted T-tops on the 280ZX in 1980, and kept them for the succeeding Z31-generation 300ZX that arrived for 1984.

Should I get a top on my boat?

Regardless of what anyone might say in favor of top, it adds weight. Regardless of its construction your boat topper will on average, plus up the vessel’s load between 95-150 lbs which equals an approximate loss of about 4 to 5mph. One final downside, adding a top also adds to the final cost of the boat.

Can you put T-tops on a car?

The T-Top is a beautiful example of compromise. If you want the open-air fun of a convertible but don’t want to completely sacrifice structural rigidity and add the weight of a drop top, the T-Top was made for you. It’s also not a feature you’ll find in any car being manufactured today.

Why do cars not have T-tops anymore?

The reason t-tops came into being was because vehicle manufacturers were afraid that the federal government was going to ban convertibles. That’s why the “last” Cadillac convertible was built in 1976…just about the same time that the first t-top was introduced.