The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Hard tops vs Soft foldover options https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:29:03 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:46:40 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=29323 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Hard tops vs Soft foldover options : Hardtop v&#039;s soft top. No...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=422682&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#422682 Author: Moki Marko
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Posted: 19 Jun 2008 at 9:46pm

Hardtop v's soft top.
No choice in the SI. hartop only. I've never been too hot in a boat in my life anywhere, and realistically if it's that hot then your better off under a reflective ally hartop roof than a blue canvas canopy baking over your head. We're in wetsuits all day and just gotta get completely outa the wind even in the summer it sucks the heat right out of you. OK and at the risk of sounding flippant, get the boat you want, then make you house/garage/driveway fit your boat. Much easier, you know, like putting your pants on before your shoes. 
]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:46:40 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=422682&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#422682 <![CDATA[Hard tops vs Soft foldover options : 2nd hand.... price a fair penny.....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=410561&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#410561 Author: Scaleup
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Posted: 21 May 2008 at 10:30pm

2nd hand.... price a fair penny..

]]> Wed, 21 May 2008 22:30:32 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=410561&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#410561 <![CDATA[Hard tops vs Soft foldover options : Scaleup..what did it set you back?...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=409424&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#409424 Author: Wanda_Ra
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Posted: 19 May 2008 at 8:07pm

Scaleup..what did it set you back? Was it new or sec hand..]]> Mon, 19 May 2008 20:07:49 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=409424&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#409424 <![CDATA[Hard tops vs Soft foldover options : Thank you all, bought the Bluewater...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=409340&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#409340 Author: Scaleup
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Posted: 19 May 2008 at 5:31pm

Thank you all, bought the Bluewater Portifino 5.8m soft top a few days ago, great boat handles well.. a little heavy and a little slow to plane but have not had the motor over 4,500 RPM yet as has been reconditioned and needs running in. Just fits under the car port when the top is folded down. Much more space and comfort that the old Ramco 5.5 and not tripping over my passengers every 5 mins. Picture of a different boat but the same model, cheers.

 

]]> Mon, 19 May 2008 17:31:24 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=409340&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#409340 <![CDATA[Hard tops vs Soft foldover options : S/steel Bimini top is just what...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=408523&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#408523 Author: wetdream
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Posted: 17 May 2008 at 2:41pm

S/steel Bimini top is just what you need mate, 6.5m, something that can bash thru the not so nice crap....I may just know where I can get my hands on something that ticks all them boxes buddy, let me know when things get seriousWink ]]> Sat, 17 May 2008 14:41:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=408523&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#408523 <![CDATA[Hard tops vs Soft foldover options : Blue Legend wrote:We have a...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=408518&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#408518 Author: Saltiga
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Posted: 17 May 2008 at 2:05pm

Originally posted by Blue Legend Blue Legend wrote:

We have a rayglass hardtop, which can get a bit warm in the summer months, but if you get out in the rougher weather then the hardtop is definately the go. We used to have a Billfisher with targa top and we could take down the front and side curtains when it was too hot. It was a good idea but wasn't ideal when bashing into a rough sea
 
We have the billfisher 720 with the targa top and clears, find it really good espcially for the amount of gamefishing we do, have never had a problem in the rough with them at all, and we have had waves come over the top. so for us the clears are mint with the targa top
]]> Sat, 17 May 2008 14:05:20 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=408518&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#408518 <![CDATA[Hard tops vs Soft foldover options : Depends what you mean... Haven&#039;t...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=408428&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#408428 Author: NZTurtle
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Posted: 17 May 2008 at 12:26am

Depends what you mean... Haven't had any real wet experiences in the soft-top. Different glass angle so occassionally have to have the head through to see but if taking water, the family say I'm going too fast! The other crew say not fast enuffWink.]]> Sat, 17 May 2008 00:26:37 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=408428&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#408428 <![CDATA[Hard tops vs Soft foldover options : Thanks, what kind of soft top...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=408398&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#408398 Author: Scaleup
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Posted: 16 May 2008 at 10:12pm

Thanks, what kind of soft top can you get to take rough weather punishment if any?]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 22:12:04 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=408398&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#408398 <![CDATA[Hard tops vs Soft foldover options : We have a rayglass hardtop, which...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=408009&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#408009 Author: Blue Legend
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Posted: 16 May 2008 at 7:30am

We have a rayglass hardtop, which can get a bit warm in the summer months, but if you get out in the rougher weather then the hardtop is definately the go. We used to have a Billfisher with targa top and we could take down the front and side curtains when it was too hot. It was a good idea but wasn't ideal when bashing into a rough sea]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 07:30:33 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=408009&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#408009 <![CDATA[Hard tops vs Soft foldover options : I also have a soft top and fold...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=407899&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#407899 Author: Force5
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Posted: 15 May 2008 at 9:15pm

I also have a soft top and fold down rocket launcher. Prefer over hardtops I have been on especially in low light conditions (dawn and dusk) when I can have nothing interfering with my viewing. Not so hot as hardtop as side and front screens can come off in summer and still shaded]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 21:15:32 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29323&PID=407899&title=hard-tops-vs-soft-foldover-options#407899