Carpediem44DB
Well-Known Member
- Aug 18, 2015
- 3,230
- Boat Info
- 2000 Carver 506
2006 44 DB Sedan Bridge
- Engines
- Volvo TAMD 74 P
When I was considering building one it was to customize the shape and design of the bridge enclosure to make it look less of an odd appendage. I was going to go with hardened windows and avoid the flexible glass windows. I figured if I ever did do it I would be destined to own it for the rest of my boating life and I decided I still want to move up in side of five years so not enough time to amortize the build.That does look great, thanks! He put a lot of work into making that look pro. My thoughts on the benefits of a hardtop were initially to reduce the amount of canvas that needs to be replaced every 5-7 years. Some thoughts about the possibility of putting in a sunroof, overhead displays/electronics, and dome lights got my mind moving. Probably better thermal capacities as well. But it is a significant undertaking to build and probably cost prohibitive to buy/have built. Any other benefits of the hard top that would make this more motivating?
You hit all of the benefits of a hard top
As far as I can tell. If you own and use the boat enough it’s probably worth it but it would need to last two canvas/glass lifetimes to pay for itself.