We were honored to be in the spotlight during the Yachting Unplugged podcast episode recorded live from the Palm Beach International Boat Show this past March — and even more excited that the hosts, Kim Sweers of Boat Boss and Rick Thomas of Yachting Development, chose the Toma-Top booth as their backdrop.
During the episode, both Kim and Rick dove into what makes Toma-Top stand out in a sea of marine innovation — and it was clear they were impressed.
“This is a really cool product.”
That was Kim’s first take, and we couldn’t agree more. The Toma-Top is designed to transform a soft top into a hardtop, providing boat owners with the sleek look and performance of a hardtop — without the costly structural overhaul. It’s retractable, adaptable for different climates, and brings serious functionality to boats that are still operating with traditional Bimini tops.
A True Game-Changer
Rick, with years of experience in yacht development, pointed out that he hadn’t seen anything quite like it. “If you’re looking at a used yacht with a Bimini or a soft top, this changes the game,” he said. With Toma-Top, boat owners get the flexibility they love with a Bimini — but with added benefits:
- A more modern, polished aesthetic
- The ability to mount antennas and lights on top
- And, to mount LED lighting inside the top for night use
These are upgrades that simply aren’t possible with a traditional canvas setup.
The Ideal Upgrade for Pre-Owned Flybridge Yachts
One of the key takeaways from the conversation was just how perfect the Toma-Top is for anyone buying or restoring a pre-owned boat. As Rick noted, it’s a “natural fit” for buyers who don’t want a soft top on their flybridge but also don’t want the major investment of a custom hardtop retrofit.
Toma-Top bridges that gap — offering a factory-grade, retractable solution that delivers on looks, function, and long-term value. Whether you’re looking to enhance your yacht’s resale value or simply want a better on-the-water experience, this is a smart, modern upgrade.
A Buzz-Worthy Moment
It’s always exciting to see organic interest in our product — especially from respected voices in the marine world like Kim and Rick. Being the chosen setting for this special episode was an affirmation that Toma-Top is turning heads — not just with consumers, but with the industry, too.
If you missed the episode, WATCH IT HERE and be sure to follow us on LinkedIn for more insights and updates.
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Toma-Top is redefining what’s possible for flybridge yachts. Whether you’re buying, upgrading, or outfitting your fleet — our team is here to help you explore if Toma-Top is the right fit.
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Stay tuned for more exciting updates from the dock, the boat shows, and beyond.
