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Old Sep-20-2007, 05:56 PM   #1
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Hard Top Vs. Radar Arch
I have been pondering the idea of putting on a hard top.But i still want to be able to use my bimini and full enclosure.So i am thinking radar arch.I want something to mount lights and rod holders and eventually a radar dome. So i know a big difference is the price,but i was looking for feedback from people who have had or has either of the two.Also can i use my bimini and full enclosure with a hard top.Thanks for any info
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Old Sep-20-2007, 06:09 PM   #2
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Re: Hard Top Vs. Radar Arch
I have a hardtop and can also fully enclose the helm area. Hardtop is cool if you ever want to put a seat up there.
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Old Sep-20-2007, 06:11 PM   #3
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We love our Hardtop.

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Old Sep-20-2007, 06:22 PM   #4
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Dump the bimini. Get a hardtop and eisenglass wrap around.
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Thanks so far for the info.
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Old Sep-20-2007, 06:58 PM   #6
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Like I said...........we love ours.

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Old Sep-20-2007, 07:00 PM   #7
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If you don't mind asking,you can pm me if you want how much did it set you back
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Old Sep-20-2007, 07:13 PM   #8
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Re: Hard Top Vs. Radar Arch
We've got the radar arch with bimini and full eisenglass when needed. It's functional, but there are times I wish we had the hardtop which gives you the electronics box up top, and the possibility of sitting up top when paddy searching.
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The prices will vary quite a bit depending on just what you want. We did the pulling of cables and wires ourselves which saved us a lot of money. The amount of rocket launchers will make the price go up, lights, ect. I would say your looking at around $3500.00 to $7500.00 depending on how much of the work you want to do and exactly what you want. Tom over at Salwater Specialties did ours.

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HARDTOP for sure
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Old Sep-20-2007, 08:21 PM   #11
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Sounds like hard top is the one now I just need to scratch up about 7k
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Old Sep-21-2007, 04:54 PM   #12
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Could the radar arch or hard top be able to to fold down so I could use my cover i already have?
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