Vehicle canopy top with an improved drainage system

The present invention relates to recreational and utility vehicles, and more particularly to canopy tops for golf cars and similar utility vehicles. A canopy top for a utility or recreational vehicle having improved drainage. The canopy has a gutter extending along a portion of its top surface and a drain hole extending through the canopy. The drain hole has a given configuration with a receiving edge extending along the gutter's collection surface. The receiving edge has a length equal to or greater than a maximum height, taken substantially perpendicular to the receiving edge, of the hole. The hole also has an exit edge extending along the bottom surface and the receiving and exit ledges are tapered toward one another and joined by an arcuate transition portion.