t-top problems and fuel tank...

[obiyodan]

i purchased a 195cc with a 150 yamaha 4 stroke in feb. '06....satisfied with the vessel but have a couple of issues.....my boat came equipped with a 45 gal. tank as opposed to a 60 gal. as advertised....did not realize this until an offshore trip...has anyone dealt with this as well and if so,to what conclusion was did it end...?.....and the t-top actually broke in half on one vertical support(not on a weld) and had stress cracks on several other welds.....again,anyone else encounter this?....i use my boat as any other fisherman would,and am reasonably conservative on my offshore trips...would appreciate any input....mr. miller......wilmington,nc

[NCangler]

Wow those are two important issues. Have you worked with a Triumph dealer on resolving them?

[obiyodan]

was told it would not be possible to change out tanks in the boat,but bartered for the entire cushion package and center deck piece at no cost($750.00)....but 15 gal. is a big difference......as far as the t-top...after getting some advice from t-top manufacturers,i was told that they would not attempt a repair....triumph agreed to replace the t-top under warranty....my issue is,i had to fight to not have to ship it to Durham(during fishing season) for the change out,andhaving waited for a month now,not knowing when it will get to my dealer....e-mails to the website have yielded no response from Triumph

[Jim Jenkins]

Appreciate this discussion on the 195 CC. Considering purchase of same. Always looking for potential issues before such a move. Fuel tank issues should be resolved by the 2007 models. Now, do I go with the factory Tee-top or a custom unit from a Beaufort area welding shop? Cost near equal. Quality?

Thanks for the open and frank comments. Obviously the major merits of this Network.

[marc50]

I was planning to add a t-top to my 190 Bay and have a quote from Triumph Dealer. I think I will check out a custom shop. Sorry for your trouble. I have had my 190 Bay since 2003 and boat has been great. Small items such as stuck gauges, but boat is very durable.

[ILLOGICAL GGC]

i have and recommend modlin's as a source for t-tops in n.c. keith has installed tops on all major brands of boats and his design is a proven winner. pics on my photo gallery. and i think there is a link to his site on here somewhere
GGC

[Genelie]

Well I am glad you were at least able to get all worked out. As for the questtion for getting a factory or aftermarket T-TOP. I opt for the after market T-TOP . I had my custom built from Pacific yht towers. Did an awesome job. Infact the legs are bigger than factory, I have plates on top for eletronic equiptment. and custom wire loom passage ways. See in my photo's