Developed specifically for the
Boston Whaler ® Montauk & Dauntless
The Montauk-T-Topless is a variation of the T-Topless, designed to fit Boston Whaler's ®
Montauk 17, Montauk 170, Montauk 19, Dauntless 18 , Dauntless 180, Newport 17 and Striper 17.
The Montauk-T-Topless sits back about 10" further back than the standard T-Topless to provide
clearance for the front, console-mounted rod holders to be used (note the rods in the front rod holders).
It also sits 4" higher and has longer 54" rear legs which can attach to the lower rer part of the
windshield grab bars, or to the front or rear of the flip seats.
The Montauk-T-Topless combines the fishability, convenience and storage of a T-Top
with the ability to lower (or remove) the top in seconds to store the boat or RIB in your garage, shed, short dry stack, or under a boat cover.
Storage at home can save you $2,000-$6,000 per year in storage fees = $20,000 to $60,000 savings over an average 10 year ownership!
The top installs in less than an hour (drill NO holes),
and eliminates the need for annoying Bimini frames and straps which hamper access around the boat
An integrated navigation light allows for evening cruises and optional rod holders get your rods up out of the way!
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Compare:
- The Montauk-T-Topless mounts on the Montauk's or Dauntless' 7/8" windshield grab bars in
less than an hour, and folds forward to
cradle between the front bow rails, where it fits under a standard Whaler boat cover! It's out of the way for fishing,
solid and durable. The 1" diameter polished stainless tubing
compliments the looks of the Whaler's rail
systems, weighs just 29 pounds, and is available in 6 Sunbrella ® colors, including
popular Mediterranean Blue Tweed (shown here) or Dubonnet Tweed (red) to match the Whaler logo color!
In addition, the T-Topless pays for itself in 6 months compared to storage.
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- Bimini Tops are difficult to fish around and make
entry/exit difficult because they mount on the Montauk at or near the opening between the front/rear side rails.
- Fixed T-Tops must be screwed to the floor with wood screws on Whalers.
They cannot be through-bolted to the back of the fiberglass because Whalers are foam-filled for flotation.
Thus, the wood screws will eventually pull out. In addition, a fixed T-Top wastes floorspace with the mounts, and will not
fold down to put the boat in a garage or under a standard boat cover
- The Montauk 190, Dauntless 15 and Outrage 17 use the standard, Medium-width T-Topless with the longer 54" rear legs.
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Lowered on Montauk 17
(1982 Montauk 17)
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Fits under standard boat cover
The Montauk-T-Topless fits under a standard boat cover, as the top nestles between the bow rails.
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Head and Rod clearance
Montauk-T-Topless in Raised Position on Montauk 17
with Rear Legs attached to Front of Flip Seat
(Rear Legs can attach to Front or Rear of Flip Seat or to Console Grab bars).
This provides significantly more head room than the standard Boston Whaler(r) bimini top's 5'10" height.
Once again, note how the design allows use of the front rod holders.
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Lowers below grab bar height
Montauk-T-Topless in lowered position on Montauk 17. If your boat fits in the garage or udner a boat cover now,
it will fit with the top installed.
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Coverage
23 square feet of coverage, yet weighs only 28 pounds.
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Mounting Options
The rear legs mounts can be attached in any of 3 positions, per owner preference:
- Console Grab Bar's Rear vertical bars,
- Flip Seat's Rear vertical bars, or
- Flip Seat's Front vertical bars.
(Shown here mounted on the Flip Seat's Front vertical bar in highest position.)
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Rear Legs Mounted to Console Grab Bar
... on a 2009 Montauk 170
The 54" Triple-Bend Rear Legs are tilted back for a "rakish" look.
The rear legs can be mounted lower on the console grab bar,
and more forward on the Montauk-T-Topless frame for a more vertical look if desired.
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Rear Legs Mounted on Flip Seat's Front Vertical Bar
Shown with the flip seat swung back for driving, and forward for fishing behind the boat.
These rear legs can be slid up or down about 2 to 3 inches for height adjustment.
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Quick-Release Pins
Two stainless steel (type 316) quick-release pins with lanyards make lowering a snap.
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Triple bend legs provide clearance
The 54" Triple-Bend rear legs provide excellent room to walk to the rear of the boat.
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Ready to fish
Montauk-T-Topless raised with the flip seat in the fishing postion.
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Clearance
Compare the clearance with bimini tops or a floor-mounted T-top.
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Optional 38" legs
We offer the straight 38" legs used on the T-Topless as an option as well.
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Height
The Montauk-T-Topless has:
- 6 foot 7 inch inside clearance (adjustable up to 6ft 8in by sliding rear legs mounts up on the Flip Seat), and
- 6 foot 4 inch side clearance (adjustable from 6ft 2in to 6ft 5in by sliding rear legs mounts up/down Flip Seat)
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Boston Whaler's standard bimini top
Boston Whaler's standard bimini top is low, cumbersome and in the way.
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Rigid T-Top issues
Rigid T-Tops have issues of their own, including weight, high center of gravity,
mounting holes in the floor, clearance along the side and cost.
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T-Topless is a sturdy, folding, welded stainless steel T-Top which installs in an hour and
raises, lowers or removes in seconds allowing the owner to keep their center console boat in a garage or
under a boat cover or their rigid inflatable boat (RIB) in a yacht bay.
Nine size combinations, an integrated navigation light and availability in any Sunbrella® canvas color produce a custom look and feel.
- Models: Skinny, Narrow, Medium, Wide or Montauk to fit from 23" to 39" wide Grab Rails.
A
Raked version is available in each width for boats having grab bars that are
angled more than 30 degrees (30-75 degrees) from vertical.
- Frame: NC formed, polished 304L tubing NC orbital TIG welded to 316 fittings with
forward facing "Visor" and center "Top Bow" bar for improved shape and rigidity.
All components factory assembled and welded. Stablizer bar mounted for port or starboard helm configuration.
- Light: USCG approved Perko® all-around Nav-Lite above canvas to avoid glare,
with Ancor® marine grade 14AWG tinned copper jacketed wiring hidden inside frame.
Connects via male/female pin connectors to 36" instrument panel connection lead.
- Canvas: 6 colors of Sunbrella® marine canvas, factory laced to frame.
- Size: 6' long X 52" wide rear X 40" wide front = 23 sq.ft coverage,
models fit windshield grab bars from 23 to 39 inch width
- Height:
- T-Topless: 23" above front grab-rail mount (typically 6'4");
- Montauk-T-Topless: 28.6" above grab-rail mount (6'4" side and 6'9" interior head-room)
- Weight: 28 pounds
- Assembly: Factory Assembled and Laced.
- Options: Rod Holders, 54-inch Triple-Bend Legs, any Sunbrella® color canvas, Raked version
- Price:
T-Topless $1,589 ,
Montauk-T-Topless $1,639
plus shipping
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