Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Hardtop/half tower for 2000 23 Conquest

Posted by gchuba on 03/01/15 - 7:12 AM
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I am adapting a hardtop from a late 80's 27 ft Revenge to a 22 ft 1979 Revenge. Of the 8 points of attachment, 4 swapped over. They allowed me to attach the top and alter the other 4 to conform to my hull. I viewed pictures of the 235 and 2000 23 ft Conquests and it appears they altered the factory reinforcement/tubing in the later model to aid the viewing for starboard and port sides. Measure the bearing point distances on the one available and measure your boat. It appears that the attaching areas look very similar in the two hardtops. You may have to modify the angles of the mounting plates, maybe not. Talk to Whaler and find out what (if any) cabin designs were made in the two models. If the cabin molds are identical for the two models an easy swap out. They both look very similar in pictures. I think you would be extremely lucky if the enclosure windows swap out if any alterations. The shininess in the aluminum comes from anodizing so new welds and the areas around (would look different. Anodizing makes the aluminum non conductive so you have to grind the surrounding area for prep. The project looks doable if the price is right for the used top
Garris