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Old 04-01-2013, 04:57 PM
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hey i am looking for any advice or help from any one, especially W(i know he is good with T tops) on how to install this on my boat, I have a 16foot xpress with side console steering, not sure if i should put it on the front or back deck, or just mount it in the middle of my boat half over the side console or completely over the side console, if i do that then do you think my boat will list to the starboard side cause of the extra weight?

try to keep this from going in the gill net so i can get as much help as i can
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Old 04-01-2013, 05:23 PM
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I would put it in the middle. I like my bimini but it get's in the way on my 16ft.
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Old 04-01-2013, 07:00 PM
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How much does that puppy weigh? I would worry about the extra weight in your 16 ft rig. Maybe consider a small removable top like those from Canvas USA: http://www.canvasusa.com/Performance...7f870dbe41365c
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Old 04-01-2013, 07:01 PM
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Old 04-01-2013, 09:18 PM
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Put on front deck as a casting platform and mount your trolling motor to it with a 100" shaft. Should be able to sight fish really well
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Old 04-01-2013, 09:41 PM
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Put on front deck as a casting platform and mount your trolling motor to it with a 100" shaft. Should be able to sight fish really well
Thats why i asked, i knew i would get some good ideas, thanks micah i would have never thought of that
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Old 04-01-2013, 11:50 PM
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Thats why i asked, i knew i would get some good ideas, thanks micah i would have never thought of that
No problem, if you need help setting it up, I have some tubes of JB Weld....
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Old 04-02-2013, 03:24 PM
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What size motor you running on that express?

Get you a 225 and you could probably catch some nice air with that T-Top. Look at that wooden electronics box too. Should keep your chart plotter nice and dry.
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