Westhall55 Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 I have a question that some of you guys might know the answer to. I have a 2001 Path 22’ and am trying to mount the T-Top that I am eventually gonna turn into second station. I want to make sure it is mounted really good to deck. I was informed that not all of the earlier paths have backing plates under the deck. How would I know how to find these if i did? Also what would you do if there were not any? I was advised by a reputable fabrication shop that they use legs with 8 screw holes and slam the crap out of it with 5200. I would not be riding across heavy chop in second station. I would you it at idle when site fishing flats. It’s off of a 243 Everglades. Got a steal at 700.00. Thanks so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Both my 02 and 03 had diagrams of all the backing plates in the owners manual. Search the ones on here for yours. Or call factory I’m sure that they can email you a copy of your year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westhall55 Posted June 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Okay great! So yours did have them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Yes. I installed a t top on my 22. The rear legs went to deck but the front to console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang190 Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 You could drill a small hole and see if any aluminum filings come out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcathey Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 I have an 06 22TE with a tower and I think the only backing plates are under leaning post and up near trolling motor. I’ve had to address some minor stress cracks under the front posts of my tower on gelcoat. I’ve done a few things to tighten up my tower and keep the floor looking good. Previous owner had a guy attempt to fix it but didn’t quite do the job right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westhall55 Posted July 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Thanks guys... I talked to many tower/top fab shops and they stated that with 6 screws per leg and 5200 i should be good. Now running across is a different animal, but will only be trolling at slow speeds so i think ill be okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 should not have a problem at all. have a rock solid tower and it is fine in all sea conditions. all legs are deck mounted and front and side supports are to console. brother had full tower less controls and same results as mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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