T Top for RIB
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Lacost wrote:
I don't know how the guys do a PVC filled part.
The exotherm (heat) generated by resin in that confined space makes me think that the plastic will go soft and get out of shape not to mention the weight.
The T tops I've seen all have hand grabs for the crew and I don't know how the PVC setup would work.
It's SSteel or Aluminium IMHO.
I don't know how the guys do a PVC filled part.
The exotherm (heat) generated by resin in that confined space makes me think that the plastic will go soft and get out of shape not to mention the weight.
The T tops I've seen all have hand grabs for the crew and I don't know how the PVC setup would work.
It's SSteel or Aluminium IMHO.
Hi Tauruck
I also have my concerns with the PVC detesting and the grab handles are a big concern.
BUT I went and got some PVC pipes and T joints and bends started last night and should finish putting it together this weekend and fill with resin just to see.
I have this feeling Aluminum is the way to go especially with the weight being a factor on a rib
I also have my concerns with the PVC detesting and the grab handles are a big concern.
BUT I went and got some PVC pipes and T joints and bends started last night and should finish putting it together this weekend and fill with resin just to see.
I have this feeling Aluminum is the way to go especially with the weight being a factor on a rib
Fishaholic
New member
Hi,
Heres a pic of mine. Bought the duck with it on. Must say, a ttop is really needed on a duck, specially on rough seas, gives you something to hang onto and have some extra rodholders. Mine cannot fold down, but its sturdy. Just also remember to make sure your centre console is properly fixed to deck. Heard of someones centre console partly ripped from the deck at sea, because of the extra weight of ttop and guys hanging on it.
Heres a pic of mine. Bought the duck with it on. Must say, a ttop is really needed on a duck, specially on rough seas, gives you something to hang onto and have some extra rodholders. Mine cannot fold down, but its sturdy. Just also remember to make sure your centre console is properly fixed to deck. Heard of someones centre console partly ripped from the deck at sea, because of the extra weight of ttop and guys hanging on it.
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The Boatman
Senior Member
Damn Fishaholic that is a nice setup!!
Going to try and do the same on my duck
Going to try and do the same on my duck
Capespearo
Senior Member
I'm with Boatman,very nice looking rig you have there !
Dean Stephens
Member
Hey Fishaholic.
That is way cool. How about a few more pictures please?
Lacost.
Keep us posted how your PVC Top works out but I think SS is the way to go (?)
Anyone got contact details for Bennie, is he on this forum?
That is way cool. How about a few more pictures please?
Lacost.
Keep us posted how your PVC Top works out but I think SS is the way to go (?)
Anyone got contact details for Bennie, is he on this forum?
Call me stupid but .... One thing I noticed and it worries me somewhat, how much shade does the T-top actually provide ON the boat, yes it will be great while standing, but if you sit down, won't the canopy be a little too small to provide shade on the boat??? Surely you will need to position the boat perfectly otherwise all the shade will be casted over the water
Another thing, with a litte bit of wind, won't the T-top cause you to drift of a school of fish too quickly ???
Another thing, with a litte bit of wind, won't the T-top cause you to drift of a school of fish too quickly ???
Fishaholic
New member
Thanks guys.
I agree it doesn't make a lot of shade, maybe only a small patch on the one pontoon, but on a really hot day with no wind in Moz every bit helps. It also helps a lot in a small drizzle rain, but its main advantage to me is ekstra holding place in big seas and rodholder place and mounting place for radio arial.
I agree it doesn't make a lot of shade, maybe only a small patch on the one pontoon, but on a really hot day with no wind in Moz every bit helps. It also helps a lot in a small drizzle rain, but its main advantage to me is ekstra holding place in big seas and rodholder place and mounting place for radio arial.
My canpoy provides shade for 80% of the deck, depending on the sun and direction you travel, but between 11am and 2pm most of the deck is shaded.(this is the hottest time.) On the sea I travel at 18-20 Knots and then the canopy is still stable so I keep it up. Only on the dam or Rivers when traveling fast I put it down( for those short times). I dont really get the statement that its in the way of some guys, mine isnt a problem at all.
Lacost wrote:
Everything's about money. If you've got it you buy, if you don't you make.
There's a trade off here.
You're in Pta and I'm in Jhb.
I'll help you bru.
It's obvious you can graft with your hands but if the pvc project goes south you can get in touch.
The bottom line is safety.
If you're prepared to get your hands dirty I've got the tools etc to make a metal T top.
Everything's about money. If you've got it you buy, if you don't you make.
There's a trade off here.
You're in Pta and I'm in Jhb.
I'll help you bru.
It's obvious you can graft with your hands but if the pvc project goes south you can get in touch.
The bottom line is safety.
If you're prepared to get your hands dirty I've got the tools etc to make a metal T top.