Historic comparison record

Product Comparison: Adjustable T-Tops

A restored record of Atlantic Towers' side-by-side structural integrity test, with the original still imagery now hosted locally.

Trampoline T-Top

The original comparison placed the Atlantic Towers® Tower in a Box® Trampoline T-Top alongside the Taco Neptune and Fishmaster T-Tops. The retired Flash video is no longer available from the live source; the original test stills are preserved below.

Structural Integrity Test

According to the original test record, all three T-Tops were assembled on identical consoles following their manufacturers' instructions. Mike Smith, a boating writer, was invited to observe the proceedings.

The record describes a one-man test of about 240 pounds and a two-man test of about 420 pounds, with another person positioned at the front of the console for counterbalance. These photos document the historical test only; they are not current comparative performance, fitment, or safety claims.

Taco Neptune T-Top shown after the historic structural testFishmaster T-Top shown after the historic structural test

Original evidence images

Still shots from the video

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Atlantic Towers® Tower in a Box® Trampoline T-Top

One Man

Atlantic Towers Trampoline T-Top before the one-man test
Before the one-man test
Atlantic Towers Trampoline T-Top during the one-man test
During the one-man test

Two Men

Atlantic Towers Trampoline T-Top during the two-man test
During the two-man test
Atlantic Towers Trampoline T-Top after the two-man test
After the two-man test

Taco Neptune

One Man

Taco Neptune T-Top before the one-man test
Before the one-man test
Taco Neptune T-Top after the one-man test
After the one-man test

Two Men

Taco Neptune T-Top after the two-man test
After the two-man test
Taco Neptune T-Top additional view after the two-man test
Additional post-test view

Fishmaster T-Top

One Man

Fishmaster T-Top before the one-man test
Before the one-man test
Fishmaster T-Top after the one-man test
After the one-man test

Two Men

Fishmaster T-Top after the two-man test
After the two-man test
Fishmaster T-Top additional view after the two-man test
Additional post-test view