lets see those camper backs....

[liv2ryde100]

hey fellas i just purchased an 07 40 dancer. wife wants a camper back, i like the cantilever style so far but anybody have anything they really like? also what are things u like or dont like about your setup??? thanks so much. lets post some pics!!!

 

[Angus]

 

[superwa]

We went for as much shade as possible, and all the windows have both isinglass and mosquito netting. All the panels and windows roll up, so nothing has to be stored.

 

[Jus Cruisin]

The insinglass glass with mine also has screening and is smiling (rolls up). The side and rear panels zip out.
The only downside that I feel with the "semi permanent" shade is you lose rear vision on plane.

 

[Chris-380]

We had a new camper top built a couple years ago. We have a set of eisenglass and a set of screens that are interchangeable

 

[Soulshine]

 

[Quint4]

 

[liv2ryde100]

wow really nice setups thanks everyone!

 

[liv2ryde100]

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do u have any more pics of this? looks like a really clean setup

 

[Riptide III]

I didn’t want it squared off and I didn’t want corner posts. I wanted a slant back with the ability to sit in the back seat.

 

[liv2ryde100]

I didn’t want it squared off and I didn’t want corner posts. I wanted a slant back with the ability to sit in the back seat. View attachment 145952View attachment 145953

im trying to avoid the poles in the back also

 

[Skybolt]

My old 340 had a custom back on it. The standard upright on the stern that helps hold the top up was removed and one with no uprights was installed. Also the top was attached to the arch, both front and back. Much cleaner look.

 

[Quint4]

do u have any more pics of this? looks like a really clean setup

 

[Quint4]

That camper back was done by my friend Russ who owns Northtcoast Canvas in Port Clinton, Ohio.

 

[my3sons]

She wanted the camper back also, we traveled a lot so inclement weather was a pain with the regular canvas. We also wanted a less squared off look so we had them do it so that it was sloped as much as it could be and still have room to sit in the aft bench comfortably with plenty of headroom. This was our previous boat.

I also did not want corner posts so we had them make removable corner posts for days when we took the canvas down. We were concerned that with all that canvas back there, windstorms could be a problem without the corner support to provide extra rigidity. When strong wind blows against the back of the enclosure, it pulls down hard on the top. Screens we felt were a must for cruising Canada and hanging on the hook. Limited air conditioning and lots of bugs, but the look would be cleaner without them.

 

[GirlyGirl1999]

Here’s mine, we extended it out over the trunk so the rain would run over the stern. Screens and isinglass. Only down side is we don’t have roll up straps for the aft port and starboard sides, makes it a little tough to get out on the bow.

 

[KevinC]

That camper back was done by my friend Russ who owns Northtcoast Canvas in Port Clinton, Ohio.

This is by far my favorite design. The lack of support poles at the rear keeps the Sundancer open and accessible as it was intended to be and yet will still provide the shade needed and when closed up gives the benefit of the extra space.

-Kevin

 

[mrsrobinson]

Strataglass/screens off:

Strataglass on with screens mine looks just like @Chris-380

https://youtube.com/shorts/LkrTfPp2rpI?feature=share

 

[liv2ryde100]

thanks for all the info, that seems to be the thing with camper backs, there are some trade offs so design for individual benefits and sacrifices are important

 

[Carver370]

I can’t take credit for the design, but I would 100% design it this way every time.

The biggest difference that makes a camper top look different than others is how the rear top poles are positioned. Mine and a few others here have them connecting to the arch up high and running back vs connecting on the side decks and going up from there.