Ttop Backing plates - 2000 2200v

[TP13]

Does anyone have info on if Pathfinder places backing plates for a ttop?
 

And if not, does any one know if there are any inherent issues with installing a ttop  on this year boat?

And lastly, does anyone with this year boat have one already installed?

[Bamaskeet]

I suggest you call Pathfinder and ask them for a print of the imbedded aluminum plates.  I know the newer boats have imbedded aluminum plates, but I don’t know if the old boats had them without being special ordered.

[fin-addict]

Know the 03 2200v has them

[Miss Jazzy]

Diagram here....https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1015579/Pathfinder-2200.html?page=7#manual

[bernieNC]

3 hours ago, Miss Jazzy said:

Diagram here....https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1015579/Pathfinder-2200.html?page=7#manual

OUCH!   My internet security software does not like that link at all!

[Miss Jazzy]

Here you go

[TP13]

I hope this is correct because this would be great.  But the layout is more of the later models versus what I have on the 2000. I’ll do some homework. 

[Miss Jazzy]

10 hours ago, TP13 said:

I hope this is correct because this would be great.  But the layout is more of the later models versus what I have on the 2000. I’ll do some homework. 

I would bet they are the same. My ‘02 is. 

[wrhatt]

TP13, I also have a 2000 2200V that I installed a ttop on. When I was researching backing plates under the floor I was not able verify there were any. When drilling the holes for the floor mounts I did not notice any resistance indicating metal plates. The ttop has been in place 2.5 years now. It came with #12 stainless steel screws to secure the feet of the ttop. Over the past 2.5 years, of the 16 floor screws, 4 have worked themselves out and could not be tightened. I replaced the 4 with #14 screws. All 16 are currently secured. There are also 2 horizontal mounts on each side connecting the ttop to the center console. I have had the boat and trailer up to 70mph on the Interstate with the ttop up and no problems. However, my ttop is a Fishmaster and is foldable. So I typically fold it when traveling which reduces the stress on the floor mounts.

[Miss Jazzy]

Wrhatt you wouldn’t have “hit” the backing plates where your legs are located. The plates are in front of the console on each side. Approximately where the back edge of your cooler is sitting. They’re are none for the back legs. They are mounted to the console with backing plates. I can get you a better pic when I get home 

[TP13]

Anyone know how we can get someone from MBC that may know to chime in here on this thread?
 

Slyshon perhaps? need someone who’s been there way back when. 

[wrhatt]

Miss Jazzy, I have thought about removing the fuel tank cover under the console and seeing if I can jimmy a metal plate under the back ttop legs. The opening and back legs of the ttop are very close.

 

[Miss Jazzy]

Here is mine. The front legs were drilled and tapped into the plates. Back as you can see were bolted to plates through console. This is where the legs are suppose to be mounted in this year model. Where the back legs attach to the console you’ll see where they are already pre drilled to allow wires to pass through the legs to the e box from the console. 
 If you’ll look at my old TE model they are different. That console is narrower and the legs attach to the floor.

[wrhatt]

TP13, when I enquired of year 2000 Pathfinder boats I was told they purge their computer system every 10 years or so. They no longer had any records for my year 2200V

[TP13]

So I guess a follow up question, I would be using the attached hard top I’ve owned for a few years. Any concerns you all have with this Ben f used? Weight is about 60lbs. 

[Miss Jazzy]

I don’t see a problem with it.