[TK-F430]

I would like to remove the original soft bimini on my Squadron and build instead a GRP hardtop bimini.......something like on the Westport yacht in the pictures attached (both boats have a similar radar arch in design). I have also attached some pictures of my Squadron for reference.
I would like to do it professionally so it suits the Squadron well and will look like original. I am seeking a professional workshop or boat builder who can build this GRP hardtop and fit it to my boat. If someone can do it, then I would suggest he/she flies to Egypt at my expense for taking measurments and to discuss options, manufacture it and then send it back to Egypt for installation or if the manufacturer is in the Med. area, when the boat is in the Med. during summer, it can be installed at any destination.
I would appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks in advance.

Tarek

[TK-F430]

Another picture of the Squadron from her rear........

[GrahamF]

Hi Tarek

Have you contacted Fairline to ask for some advice on what you want to do? I am sure the designers will be able to come up with something for you. The only problem i can see is that Fairline would not want to change their profile of their boats as they are high speed boats. Please keep us up to date it would be interesting to see what it would look like. Good luck with you project I wish I was qualified to help, I would not mind a trip back to Egypt.

[TK-F430]

Originally Posted by GrahamF

Hi Tarek

Have you contacted Fairline to ask for some advice on what you want to do? I am sure the designers will be able to come up with something for you. The only problem i can see is that Fairline would not want to change their profile of their boats as they are high speed boats. Please keep us up to date it would be interesting to see what it would look like. Good luck with you project I wish I was qualified to help, I would not mind a trip back to Egypt.

Good morning Graham,

Thanks for the suggestion. I will keep you posted with all progress related to my bimini project.
You are always welcome at any time in Egypt......it would be a pleasure to have you here with us.

Best regards,

Tarek

[YachtNews]

I was going to suggest the same -refer to Fairline- but I see Graham's point very well. I also believe that if you get this done in the right and a professional manner that you would have an 'original 78 Squadron' that no one else has.

Tarek, I am going to give you another suggestion but I will PM you.

[TK-F430]

Originally Posted by YachtNews

I was going to suggest the same -refer to Fairline- but I see Graham's point very well. I also believe that if you get this done in the right and a professional manner that you would have an 'original 78 Squadron' that no one else has.

Tarek, I am going to give you another suggestion but I will PM you.

Thanks......PM received.

[YachtForums]

Tarek,

If memory serves me, the hardtop on the Westport 112' was not originally planned by the factory. One of their customers, a gent who owns a large cement/concrete manufacturing company in Florida, insisted on a hardtop for the boat, so Westport engineers came up a design that would integrate into the existing radar arch. Since then, most Westport buyers have opted for these hardtops.

You may be doing Fairline a favor!

[TK-F430]

Originally Posted by YachtForums

Tarek,

If memory serves me, the hardtop on the Westport 112' was not originally planned by the factory. One of their customers, a gent who owns a large cement/concrete manufacturing company in Florida, insisted on a hardtop for the boat, so Westport engineers came up a design that would integrate into the existing radar arch. Since then, most Westport buyers have opted for these hardtops.

You may be doing Fairline a favor!

Excellent.......if I get it right we'll charge Fairline a fee if they want to adopt the idea .

[brunick]

err - your next boat may be a westport ?

[TK-F430]

Originally Posted by brunick

err - your next boat may be a westport ?

You never know .

[nbyacht]

Originally Posted by TK-F430

I would like to remove the original soft bimini on my Squadron and build instead a GRP hardtop bimini.......something like on the Westport yacht in the pictures attached (both boats have a similar radar arch in design). I have also attached some pictures of my Squadron for reference.
I would like to do it professionally so it suits the Squadron well and will look like original. I am seeking a professional workshop or boat builder who can build this GRP hardtop and fit it to my boat. If someone can do it, then I would suggest he/she flies to Egypt at my expense for taking measurments and to discuss options, manufacture it and then send it back to Egypt for installation or if the manufacturer is in the Med. area, when the boat is in the Med. during summer, it can be installed at any destination.
I would appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks in advance.



Tarek

I will build it for you.
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Dennis

[TK-F430]

Originally Posted by nbyacht

I will build it for you.

Dennis

Welcome to YachtForums .

[nbyacht]

Originally Posted by TK-F430

Welcome to YachtForums .

Thank you. Good to be here.
Dennis

[TK-F430]

Originally Posted by YachtForums

Tarek,

If memory serves me, the hardtop on the Westport 112' was not originally planned by the factory. One of their customers, a gent who owns a large cement/concrete manufacturing company in Florida, insisted on a hardtop for the boat, so Westport engineers came up a design that would integrate into the existing radar arch. Since then, most Westport buyers have opted for these hardtops.

You may be doing Fairline a favor!

Hmmm.......it would be nice if Westport can do it for me . I really like the design and the way it's integrated with the radar arch. I would only add an opening in the center with a sliding shutter.

[YachtNews]

Well Tarek, it seems that you have quite a few options now for your envisioned hardtop. Only thing now is for you to choose an option.