Carolina Skiff Custom Hardtop – Ultra Elite

Custom Hardtop for Ultra Elite Carolina Skiff

This Carolina Skiff custom hardtop was built for an Ultra Elite model that needed more shade and storage. We used 2″ anodized aluminum pipe to build a strong, light frame that matches the lines of the console. The fiberglass top matches the hull and console color, so the hardtop looks like it came from the factory. Because the frame ties into reinforced points on the boat, it feels solid in rough water.

Rod Holders, Lights, and Radio Box

Every hardtop package includes four rod holders across the back. These holders keep extra rods rigged and off the deck. This boat also received forward and rear spreader lights, which light up the bow and cockpit for night runs and early starts. The fiberglass top has a built-in radio box. We weld flanges to the box and console so wires can pass through and stay hidden. The box is perfect for VHF radios, stereo heads, or small items you want to keep dry.

Finish Options for the Hardtop Frame

Our standard frame finish is bright anodized aluminum. Anodizing helps protect the pipe from corrosion and makes cleanup quick after a long fishing trip. However, some owners want a different look and choose a powder coated hardtop frame. Powder coat pairs well with matching leaning posts and grab rails, so the whole boat ties together.

Clean Design and Console Clearance

Before we weld a frame, we check console doors, front hatches, and any cooler seats that tilt forward. This step keeps the hardtop clear of moving parts. The result is a sleek design with no interference when you open storage or move around the boat. Our Custom Canvas T Top and fiberglass hardtop options allow us to match many Ultra Elite layouts.

Order a Carolina Skiff Custom Hardtop

If you are planning a custom hardtop for your Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite, start by browsing our Boat T Tops Fab Talk posts for ideas. Then reach out through our contact page with photos of your boat and console. Our team will help you choose rod holder layout, lights, and finish options. To see more of our tops in action, check out the Fish Fab Hunt custom T-top and hardtop video on YouTube.