Have it your way...

PipeDreamsMarine · #1 01-03-2003, 11:36 AM

I've been looking at a lot of the old posts on this site and felt the need to write this post to help others out. I do own a Sea Craft (1967 19' bow rider)so I'm not lurking and trying to hustle anyone. I'm a builder of custom T-tops-Towers and Hard tops. I 've seen post where guys can't get what they want. I've been in business for 15 years and I don't think I've ever built the same top twice. I ALLWAYS build custom and to owners specs. In some cases I've even asked question to the customer about how they fish and that if you "do this" then you can't "do that" anymore. I enjoy seeing a boat owner smile when they see their boat with a new top on it and say "This is the first time I've ever gotten what I've wanted and then some". So if your looking for a new top allways get what you want and if they won't build it for you, then walk. I would like to be able to help everyone with getting exactly what they want but I'm a little too far for some. But you guy's in VA and north it's not that far of a run to New Jersey. I'm allways willing to break out the tape and crayons and draw on the floor. If your going to build your own don't hesate to drop me an e-mail or call. I'll be glad to answer all questions.

PS.. If I've broken any rules by posting this thread please feel free to delete it.

Thank you

Don Battin
Pipe Dreams Marine
www.pipedreamsmarine.com

PipeDreamsMarine · #2 01-03-2003, 02:13 PM

Let me know when your ready.. if it's in the winter I'll come down! I'm fully mobile, can build it right on your boat in your yard. Then we can test it out, gotta make sure she doesn't shake... [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

ltdan · #3 01-03-2003, 08:58 PM

HEY DON,,,,DO YOU RECOMEND THE BEER COOLER HOLDER'S TO BE MOUNTED ON THE T-TOP,THE COSOLE,OR THE OLD FASHION WAY?,,,,,, DRINK'EM FAST SO THEY DON'T GET WARM [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] . I LIKE YOUR STYLE,,,I'LL BET WE COULD INCORPORATE THE COST OF A ROUND TRIP TICKET, THE LODGING WOULD BE RIGHT HERE(PROVIDED PALM TREE'S,A NICE SWIMIN' HOLE W/JACUZZI AND SOME MICH LIGHT'S ARE O.K.) AND STILL BE ABLE TO BEAT SOME OF THE LOCAL "TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT" PRICE'S. SINCE MY DOLFIN'S BLEW UP, I'LL BE ROOTIN FOR THE JET'S. THAT CHAD KID'S THE REAL DEAL! LT DAN

Finster · #4 01-03-2003, 09:13 PM

Hey Don, I want beer holders too!....After talking to you today I've come up with some cool ideas. I'm thinking I'll leave the boat with you the end of the month...if that works out for you.

John R · #5 01-03-2003, 09:33 PM

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SINCE MY DOLFIN'S BLEW UP, I'LL BE ROOTIN FOR THE JET'S. THAT CHAD KID'S THE REAL DEAL!

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You mean since we blew up your Dolphins [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] ... Be prepared to see more of the same next year. The toughest division in the NFL.
A resurgent Jets led by Chad (just keep in mind that Peyton Manning looked that good early BEFORE he blew up a couple times but I'm afraid Pennington isn't going to crash).
Run Ricky Run - just hope Miami doesn't get any recievers
Drew on the upswing in Buffalo
The Pats HOPEFULLY getting some new blood next year...

The only way it would be tougher is if we had the old alignment and Indy was in there too. No other division is as tightly packed with good teams as the AFC east!!! The AFC west & NFC South are tough too but not like the AFC east...

ltdan · #6 01-04-2003, 01:51 AM

HI DON, THE ONLY RULE YOU'VE BROKEN IS THE LOCATION LAW,,,,,I WISH WE HAD A GUY LIKE YOU DOWN HERE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY FLORIDA. WHEN I GET THAT FAR ON MY 23' REDO,THAT I'M READY FOR A TOP, MAYBE I'LL TAKE YOU UP ON THAT FREE ADVISE.
STAY COOL DUDE,,LT DAN

PipeDreamsMarine · #7 01-06-2003, 05:55 PM

As far as the beer can holders you don't want them too far away [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] , So I like putting them on the front cross bar that is most of the time right by the windshield (helps to keep people from grabbing that nice p-glass hand rail ...snap!!). But i like to have the owner there and put a cold one in his hand and then mount the holder....Finster.. That will be good. Just give me a call. .. BTW.. I drink Coors Light, drive a Ford 4x4 and a long time St.Louis Rams fan.. Hope this doesn't hurt my chances... [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Don
Pipe Dreams Marine
www.pipedreamsmarine.com

Finster · #8 01-06-2003, 10:04 PM

Don, I'm with you on the Ford 4x4 (got an '89 Bronco with a custom motor, bored 30+, aluminum gt40x heads the hole nine yards, did most of it myself and cost me a fortune....I love the truck but not the smartest thing I've ever done....real long story, won't go there) [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] Coors light...eh?...I'm an Old Mil Light fan myself( don't laugh it's dam cheap beer!) [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] I can't bring myself to talk yet about football (Giants Fan you know) [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img]
I'll give you a ring shortly about bringing the boat down. Thanks.