Developed specifically for Boston Whaler®
Montauk, Dauntless & Outrage boats
The Montauk-T-Topless stainless steel, folding T-Top is a variation of the
T-Topless, designed to fit the Boston Whaler® Montauk 17, 170 & 19,
Dauntless 18 & 180,, Outrage 18, Newport 17 and Striper 17.
The Montauk-T-Topless canvas sits 10" further back than the standard T-Topless
to provide clearance for use of the rod holders mounted across the front of the Whaler's console
(note the rods in the front rod holders in the photo to the right).
It is also 4" taller and has longer 54" rear legs which can attach to the lower rear 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 the top in seconds (or remove in 10 minutes)
to store the boat in your garage, shed, short dry stack, boat house
or under a boat cover.
Storage at home can save you $2,000-$6,000 per year in storage fees =
$10,000 to $72,000 savings over an average 10 year ownership!
The top installs in less than an hour (drill NO holes) to the Whaler's windshield grab rails,
and eliminates the need for annoying Bimini top frames and straps which hamper access around the
boat. An integrated navigation light allows for trouble-free evening cruises, while optional rod
holders (2 or 4) get your rods up out of the way, and can be used for trolling!
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Compare the Montauk-T-Topless to other alternatives:
- The Montauk-T-Topless mounts on the Montauk, Dauntless, Outrage, Newport or Striper 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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Lowers below the windshield grab rail height
Montauk-T-Topless on 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 fishing rod clearance
Top in raised position on Montauk 17
with the rear legs attached to the front of the flip seat
(rear legs can attach to front or fear of the flip seat or to the console grab bars).
This provides significantly more head room than the standard Boston Whaler® 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
Top in lowered position on Montauk 17.
If your boat fits in the garage or under a boat cover now, it will fit with the top lowered.
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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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Standard Boston Whaler® Bimini Top
The Boston Whaler® standard bimini top is low, cumbersome and in the way for fishing, ingress and egress.
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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, semi-custom (many sizes & variations) 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, boat house 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. Each top's width and stabilizer bar is factory adjusted to custom fit the boat prior to shipping.
- 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 (or special order any color), 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.
- Installation: Attach top to windshield grab rails (30-45 mins) and connect wiring (15-45 mins).
- Options: Rod Holders, 54-inch Triple-Bend Legs, any Sunbrella® color canvas, Raked version
- Price:
T-Topless
$1,589
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Montauk-T-Topless
$1,639
plus shipping
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