2006 340 Sundancer with Aluminum Framed "Soft Top"

[JRowenole]

Has anyone had a custom camper canvas made for this set-up? I did a search but could not find where this specific subject was discussed.

I've got a local canvas guy looking at my boat now, but the pictures he has provided to me showing his past work illustrate older models with the camper canvas attached to the radar arch when extending towards the stern. I am assuming a camper canvas for my boat would have to be attached to the soft top instead just like my current fastback?

Also for side curtains - roll-up type or frown or u-zips for ventilation?

Thanks so much.

 

[Hampton]

Don't know about soft top.

We went with separate panels of screen that we zip in when ventilation is required. Would do it exactly the same again. They store very easily.

 

[BON DIA]

Hey Hampton, did you get your canvas modified & if so, how pleased are you with modified design?

Mine is perpendicular in the back & somewhere on CSR I saw pics of a 340 camper addition that had a bit of slope to it. I liked the looks of it...too late to change mine...next time.

 

[Hampton]

There are a bunch of threads where I have stated what I would do differently. I trusted my guy to do it all. He did a great job, with a lousy design. Mine is straight up on the sides and straight down in the back. I am currently re-shaping the structure on my own, then a local shop is going to re-sew it using the old materials.

I'm shaping the sides to more closely match the shape of the arch and shortening the top to end 10" (estimate) before the back of the back seat. It will slope down, but will not hit people in the head when seated. I couldn't wait 'til next time. It bugs the heck out of me.

 

[BON DIA]

Good luck...fortunately for we in the S the sides & back are only up a few months. The too long bimini doesn't bother me in the summer, only when I hang the sides & back. I was going to take them off last weekend but didn't have the old bed sheets to wrap them in so next time.