Having a T-top or hardtop on your center-console, fish-around, walkaround, dual-console or express fishing boat not only provides shade, but it gives you a place to add equipment that performs better on high or is more convenient when installed in an elevated position. I’m talking about accessories such as extra rod holders, a pair of outriggers, floodlights, dome lights and electronics boxes. Of course, T-tops and hardtops also offer hard points for installing radar domes and arrays, antenna mounts and night-vision cameras, but let’s focus on hardware, lights and overhead storage.ROD HOLDERSThe rail around a T-top offers places to add rod holders, and many hardtops have an aft rail just for this purpose. A number of companies offer bolt-on rod holders in stainless steel, aluminum and plastic, including C.E. Smith, Lee’s Tackle, Perko ...![Sport Fishing Mag]()
