For a 1994 16 SL: Add T-Top or Canvas Top

Repair or modification of Boston Whaler boats, their engines, trailers, and gear
Gard
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For a 1994 16 SL: Add T-Top or Canvas Top

Postby Gard » Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:28 pm

Q1: for a 1994 16 SL, would you add a T-Top or a canvas top?

Q2: what T-Top brand is recommended?

Q3: what canvas top brand is recommended?

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Re: For a 1994 16 SL: Add T-Top or Canvas Top

Postby jimh » Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:05 pm

Get a canvas top made from Sunbrella fabric with a stainless steel tube frame and fittings.

The canvas top will be far better than a T-Top.

A T-Top on a 16-foot boat would be an abomination.

If you need more reasons not to get a T-Top for a 16-footer, let me know. I can go for quite a while with my thoughts about them.

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Re: For a 1994 16 SL: Add T-Top or Canvas Top

Postby Phil T » Fri Jul 28, 2023 1:06 pm

A bimini is the recommended approach.

Carver is a respected brand for Boston Whaler's.

Follow these instructions. Order the stainless steel option.

https://www.boatcoversdirect.com/products/bimini_tops/by_dimensions/
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