david Terry Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 I have ordered a 25' Hybrid. I wanted to get the Line Ex product on the T Top but surprisingly it seems there isn't a way to get that done. Can anyone tell me how the powdercoat is holding up? I have heard some horror stories (Not Maverick focused) on the durability pf PC on T tops. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vapor Trail Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 I considered this and the Sarasota LineX guy said he'd go get the parts from Pathfinder if they'd let him. It was much more expensive and I wasn't sure about the colors matching so I just went with powder coat. It will probably have problems at some point. You just have to accept that. Or you can order it bare and disassemble it and get it painted professionally. That way it is easy to repair when it gets scratched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG RYAN Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 I have a powdercoated factory t top on my 2400 and it is like new after 6 years. My father had the linex on his barker and I honestly was not a fan at all and neither was he. The finish around the hardware just wasn’t nice enough for such an expensive boat. I’m sure it is durable but the metal was getting moisture on it beneath the linex near the hardware. I think the powder coat is so much cleaner looking and it has been around forever. He is currently having another barker built and will be going with powder coat this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 I have no experience with LineX. I think a lot of the horror stories you here about powdercoating are from years past. It is much more durable now than it used to be. If it is prepped right it holds up well. My current boat I had the steering wheel done years ago and there is no marks, crack, peels,ect. and the wheel gets plenty of use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Terry Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Thanks a lot guys, appreciate all the responses. Will give it some thought as i defintely like the look. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsh102 Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 Had the same thought when I had mine built. Brian at Sarasota Line X will work with you to get it done. It was about $1500 more if I recall correctly. Give him a call. I went with the powder coating and so far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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