On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:16:53 -0500, "Lu Powell"
wrote:

Thanks. After considering all the inputs from this forum, I went
shopping. Yikes!!! I realize workmanship has its price....however, $1600
to $2000 to start for a small barebones T-top is a bit over the top. Add
some rod holders and curtains, and the tab is approaching three
thousand.

Marine grade aluminum is expensive. The time to fabricate, bend and
weld added to already expensive aluminum and you are going to spend
some money.

$2000 is a cheapie.