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Exterior Equipment
11.8 Hardtop
The standard hardtop consists of a laminated -
berglass top mounted to a welded powder coated
aluminum frame that is bolted to the console, bait
prep station and cockpit sole. It is equipped with a
storage compartment and red and white LED over-
head lighting for the helm.
The top is designed to accommodate radio antennas,
radar antennas, forward and aft spreader lights and
navigation lights. It could also be equipped with
optional outriggers and rod holders. The spreader
lights, windshield wiper, hardtop lights and opening
vent panel are controlled by switches in the helm
switch panel.
The hardtop is not designed to support the addi-
tional weight of heavy items like a life raft. Radar
and electronics antennas must be mounted to the
top between the front and rear legs in the mount-
ing areas provided. Do not mount any antennas
or equipment to the brow area forward of the front
legs. The hardtop frame is not designed to support
the weight of accessories in this area and could be
damaged.
11.9 Aftermarket Hardtop or Tower
Blackn does not recommend installing an after-
market hardtop or tower. An improperly designed
or installed fabrication can cause structural dam-
age to the deck and void the Blackn Limited War-
ranty. Additionally, Blackn will not be responsible
for any damage resulting from the installation of
a fabrication not installed at the Blackn factory.
Notice:
Refer to the Routine Maintenance section
for more information on maintaining alumi-
num fabrications and precautions for adding
additional equipment and fasteners to the
aluminum structure.
Hardtop
Hardtop Rear Rod Holders