1983 Thunder craft Flamingo Royale canopy question

[fmalott]

the boat has a 470 merc i have been restoring this boat just about done but i'm stuck on the canopy bars when i bought the boat they were missing i have got the canopy repaired but missing the bars that hold it up i can not find any pictures to build my own or find any from another thunder craft Flamingo speaking of that i can't find anything on Flamingo Royale boats can some one direct me in the right direction

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1983 Thunder craft Flamingo Royale canopy question

You won't likely find model specific parts anywhere. Sound like what you're looking for is a bimini frame?

 

[fmalott]

Re: 1983 Thunder craft Flamingo Royale canopy question

i'm not sure on the name but the top clips to windsheild and zipps to side windows then there is a place to put a bar through then the back zipps on to the top and it's closed in i can unzipp and unclip the back and have it open. is the flamingo royale rare because i can't find nothing on this model name

 

[BigLee324]

Re: 1983 Thunder craft Flamingo Royale canopy question

does it look like this? this one snaps to the top/front of the windshield, not sure about the sides.
Just do a google search, images, boat enclosures, you should be able to find something simular

 

[BigLee324]

Re: 1983 Thunder craft Flamingo Royale canopy question

here is an 1984, of course pics does'nt get you parts, but maybe it could help you make one

 

[RIDEPATE]

Re: 1983 Thunder craft Flamingo Royale canopy question

Sounds like a factory convertable-top. You'll need some 7/8 tubing (Probably) a bender and some plastic fittings. Let's see some pics!!

 

[fmalott]

Re: 1983 Thunder craft Flamingo Royale canopy question

it like thread #5 side windows a little different and yes it's a factory convertable -top factory out of business of coarse here is some pictures before i repaired the top i will get new pictures when i get canopy back from repair shop