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Frank,
Not sure what your referring too when you say tip for your whaler? I am going to guess you mean a bow chock, simular to the one in the parts photo http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=16 ? If so you can purchase one on ebay from time to time or you can purchase one from Specialty Marine.


I would think that a sun top would work to keep you in the shade. It's not easy to fish around but you get the hang of it and it's lighter and not as top heavy on a 17 foot boat as a T-Top. OEM suntops were made by Mills Canvas and I think they are great tops and last a long time, sometimes 30 years, but they aren't cheap. Check site sponsors for options, or places like www.iboats.com