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Feejer posted 11-30-2009 07:19 AM ET (US)
I'm considering adding a T-Top to my 2007 Dauntless 180. However I'm wondering if this will add or subtract from the resale value of the boat. The T-Top I believe is one of the best after markets you can have. Looking for opinions good and bad. See link
The reason for the folding top is two fold. First, it will be able to fit in a garage. Second, I currently keep the boat in indoor rack storage. Right now I have 12 inches of clearance above the console grab bar. If I were to add a non folding T-Top I would be forced to move to another rack and pay another $550.00 per year.
Thanks
http://www.strykerttops.com/

Feejer posted 11-30-2009 11:34 AM ET (US)
Anyone? They have a sale until the end of the year
Bella con23 posted 11-30-2009 11:57 AM ET (US)
I think it looks great. One of the selling points of my Conquest was the fact that it had the hardtop. I like having something over my head in the event of a squall or blazing sun.
I personally would make sure it was tied into my bonding system after I installed it, but that is still controversial.
By the way it looks like you have until the end of the day today but I’m sure you know that.
Joe
Feejer posted 11-30-2009 12:06 PM ET (US)
Thanks Joe
I was in contact with them last week and it looks like they would be extending the sale. I'm a little paranoid to buy one because I've never seen one in person.
Kanawha1 posted 11-30-2009 01:41 PM ET (US)
I too have a Dauntless 180 (older) and an interest in one of these. My question is where to run the wiring from the console
to the top that looks decent?
Feejer posted 11-30-2009 02:22 PM ET (US)
Good question and another reason I'd like to see one in person. I've contacted a dealer in NJ and DE who carry them, or should I say sell them. They don't keep them in stock.
I guess you can run the wiring inside the tubing down to one of the standoffs and through the console.
Feejer posted 11-30-2009 02:44 PM ET (US)
The sale IS over today : (
Kanawha1 posted 11-30-2009 08:31 PM ET (US)
I figured it'd be difficult to run the wires through the vertical tubes due to the bolts that hold the upper part to the lower part, maybe not. They had a sale prior to the $999.00 sale that was for full price BUT included a ~$350 electronics box, my guess is they'll bring this one back.
Have you checked out the FISHMASTER T-Top? I can't tell much about the quality of the top but they have an awesome spokesperson.
Feejer posted 12-01-2009 07:18 AM ET (US)
I have seen the Fishmaster online. Nice top but it does not "look" as robust as the Stryker. I guess at this point I'll wait until the AC boat show in Feb. Maybe they'll have one of each there
number9 posted 12-01-2009 09:30 AM ET (US)
Sale back on for a while.
Read on another site the Strykers (as some Mercurys) are made in China but the sale price seems to be right and that wouldn't stop me. Wiring could easily run in a loom or look at how Fishmaster recommends in their manual.
Bill

Ridge Runner posted 12-01-2009 09:03 PM ET (US)
Seems very robust. Side note.. the "new" Dauntless in the companies video is not a Mercury powered boat...
SJUAE posted 12-01-2009 11:23 PM ET (US)
Feejer
Previous recent discussion on Fishmaster T-Tops etc FYI
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/004100.html
Regards
Steve
Feejer posted 12-02-2009 05:21 PM ET (US)
The Fishmaster sounds like it might be a real possibility. I've been in contact with a guy from NC who believe or not has one on the same boat as I have. He loves it and will be sending me some photos of it soon.
I like the idea of the power coated white finish offered also
Ridge Runner posted 12-02-2009 06:36 PM ET (US)
I looked at a 1998 Dauntless with Fismaster T-Top..very, very nice boat and great looking top. The boat was just a little to big (in width) to fit in my garage. Here is a picture, sorry the cover was on the boat.
http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u117/josephp732/1998%20Dauntless/ ?action=view¤t=DSC00185.jpg
Feejer posted 12-02-2009 08:09 PM ET (US)
Nice custom cover

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Author	Topic: Adding a Folding T-Top
Feejer	posted 11-30-2009 07:19 AM ET (US) I'm considering adding a T-Top to my 2007 Dauntless 180. However I'm wondering if this will add or subtract from the resale value of the boat. The T-Top I believe is one of the best after markets you can have. Looking for opinions good and bad. See link The reason for the folding top is two fold. First, it will be able to fit in a garage. Second, I currently keep the boat in indoor rack storage. Right now I have 12 inches of clearance above the console grab bar. If I were to add a non folding T-Top I would be forced to move to another rack and pay another $550.00 per year. Thanks http://www.strykerttops.com/
Feejer	posted 11-30-2009 11:34 AM ET (US) Anyone? They have a sale until the end of the year
Bella con23	posted 11-30-2009 11:57 AM ET (US) I think it looks great. One of the selling points of my Conquest was the fact that it had the hardtop. I like having something over my head in the event of a squall or blazing sun. I personally would make sure it was tied into my bonding system after I installed it, but that is still controversial. By the way it looks like you have until the end of the day today but I’m sure you know that. Joe
Feejer	posted 11-30-2009 12:06 PM ET (US) Thanks Joe I was in contact with them last week and it looks like they would be extending the sale. I'm a little paranoid to buy one because I've never seen one in person.
Kanawha1	posted 11-30-2009 01:41 PM ET (US) I too have a Dauntless 180 (older) and an interest in one of these. My question is where to run the wiring from the console to the top that looks decent?
Feejer	posted 11-30-2009 02:22 PM ET (US) Good question and another reason I'd like to see one in person. I've contacted a dealer in NJ and DE who carry them, or should I say sell them. They don't keep them in stock. I guess you can run the wiring inside the tubing down to one of the standoffs and through the console.
Feejer	posted 11-30-2009 02:44 PM ET (US) The sale IS over today : (
Kanawha1	posted 11-30-2009 08:31 PM ET (US) I figured it'd be difficult to run the wires through the vertical tubes due to the bolts that hold the upper part to the lower part, maybe not. They had a sale prior to the $999.00 sale that was for full price BUT included a ~$350 electronics box, my guess is they'll bring this one back. Have you checked out the FISHMASTER T-Top? I can't tell much about the quality of the top but they have an awesome spokesperson.
Feejer	posted 12-01-2009 07:18 AM ET (US) I have seen the Fishmaster online. Nice top but it does not "look" as robust as the Stryker. I guess at this point I'll wait until the AC boat show in Feb. Maybe they'll have one of each there
number9	posted 12-01-2009 09:30 AM ET (US) Sale back on for a while. Read on another site the Strykers (as some Mercurys) are made in China but the sale price seems to be right and that wouldn't stop me. Wiring could easily run in a loom or look at how Fishmaster recommends in their manual. Bill
Ridge Runner	posted 12-01-2009 09:03 PM ET (US) Seems very robust. Side note.. the "new" Dauntless in the companies video is not a Mercury powered boat...
SJUAE	posted 12-01-2009 11:23 PM ET (US) Feejer Previous recent discussion on Fishmaster T-Tops etc FYI http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/004100.html Regards Steve
Feejer	posted 12-02-2009 05:21 PM ET (US) The Fishmaster sounds like it might be a real possibility. I've been in contact with a guy from NC who believe or not has one on the same boat as I have. He loves it and will be sending me some photos of it soon. I like the idea of the power coated white finish offered also
Ridge Runner	posted 12-02-2009 06:36 PM ET (US) I looked at a 1998 Dauntless with Fismaster T-Top..very, very nice boat and great looking top. The boat was just a little to big (in width) to fit in my garage. Here is a picture, sorry the cover was on the boat. http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u117/josephp732/1998%20Dauntless/ ?action=view¤t=DSC00185.jpg
Feejer	posted 12-02-2009 08:09 PM ET (US) Nice custom cover