Pop-top problem
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Pop-top problem
Gidday all .
I continue to rebuild my Investigator using photos to help with assembly . I have a problem with the pop-top at the front end – no photo ! The four rear stays are all ok . At the front I have fitted the two slender rods at their outboard ends to the pop-top lid , I note that the lower inner ends of the stays cross in the middle . There are six drilled holes in the fibreglass on the cabin top front rim . I guess there should be a track assembly to suit , which I do not have --yet.. Could someone please explain how it is done or perhaps upload a photo . Help would be very much appreciated .
Best regards . graham 5494
I continue to rebuild my Investigator using photos to help with assembly . I have a problem with the pop-top at the front end – no photo ! The four rear stays are all ok . At the front I have fitted the two slender rods at their outboard ends to the pop-top lid , I note that the lower inner ends of the stays cross in the middle . There are six drilled holes in the fibreglass on the cabin top front rim . I guess there should be a track assembly to suit , which I do not have --yet.. Could someone please explain how it is done or perhaps upload a photo . Help would be very much appreciated .
Best regards . graham 5494
Re: Pop-top problem
Graham
Here are some pics of ours. I haven't looked at any other boats to see if this is standard or not.
The lower ends of the rods are secured with what they call stay-put fasteners. Except that they don't very well.
Here are some pics of ours. I haven't looked at any other boats to see if this is standard or not.
The lower ends of the rods are secured with what they call stay-put fasteners. Except that they don't very well.
Bob
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Re: Pop-top problem
Bob ,
Much appreciate quick response . Do you have to release stay ends each time the lid is dropped ?
Best regards
graham5494
Much appreciate quick response . Do you have to release stay ends each time the lid is dropped ?
Best regards
graham5494
Re: Pop-top problem
Graham,
Yes the bottom ends pop off the fasteners and are held up under the front of the pop top with a clip. If you look closely on the photos you'll see a clip just behind the pop top holding down bolt..
The brackets on the cabin top that the holding down bolts clip into can be a hazard for the unwary and we've a few sore heads as a result. I have bought 3 chair rubber feet and slip them over when we raise the poptop to avoid banging our head.
Yes the bottom ends pop off the fasteners and are held up under the front of the pop top with a clip. If you look closely on the photos you'll see a clip just behind the pop top holding down bolt..
The brackets on the cabin top that the holding down bolts clip into can be a hazard for the unwary and we've a few sore heads as a result. I have bought 3 chair rubber feet and slip them over when we raise the poptop to avoid banging our head.
Bob
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Re: Pop-top problem
Graham
That is the same on 143 so i would say its standard .I have removed my front bars as they wont fit in the fold up position with the padbolt I have holding the pop top down, but its easy to refit them for use. I find it a bit wobly when up and i think a solid bar connected to the mast would stop that , Have not looked at how I might fit one yet maybe someone else might take up the challenge.
Cheers
That is the same on 143 so i would say its standard .I have removed my front bars as they wont fit in the fold up position with the padbolt I have holding the pop top down, but its easy to refit them for use. I find it a bit wobly when up and i think a solid bar connected to the mast would stop that , Have not looked at how I might fit one yet maybe someone else might take up the challenge.
Cheers
Ozzie
Investigator #143 "SPRITZIG II"
The Mariner - “It’s too strange here. It doesn’t move right." ...
Enola - “Helen said that it’s only land sickness."
Waterworld (1995)
Investigator #143 "SPRITZIG II"
The Mariner - “It’s too strange here. It doesn’t move right." ...
Enola - “Helen said that it’s only land sickness."
Waterworld (1995)
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Re: Pop-top problem
Gidday All ,
The idea of securing the front end to the mast sounds good . Does anyone actually sail with the top raised ? I did not realise that the top actually had any hold down bolts , all the pics I have seen do not show any . This forum certainly helps when one is stumped for a solution !
Best regards
Graham 5494
The idea of securing the front end to the mast sounds good . Does anyone actually sail with the top raised ? I did not realise that the top actually had any hold down bolts , all the pics I have seen do not show any . This forum certainly helps when one is stumped for a solution !
Best regards
Graham 5494
Re: Pop-top problem
Where are you Graham? If you are in Brisbane you're welcome to look at mine.
Bob
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Re: Pop-top problem
Gidday Bob
My boat is based in Clontarf near Redcliffe . However your photo's and explanation have made the problem totally clear to me ! Much appreciated !
Best regards
Graham
My boat is based in Clontarf near Redcliffe . However your photo's and explanation have made the problem totally clear to me ! Much appreciated !
Best regards
Graham
Re: Pop-top problem
Graham,
Was it you that we talked to off Green Island a few months ago?
Was it you that we talked to off Green Island a few months ago?
Bob
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Re: Pop-top problem
Hi all:
I'm about to redrill my bracket arm fittings back onto my pop top.
However, the previous owner did such a good job of removing these many years ago, and filling and painting all the mount holes, that it's now impossible to see where these holes should be redrilled.
I can guess where they should go, but I'm wondering how exact these need to be. Is there room for a bit of leeway with the placement of these holes?
Many thanks,
I'm about to redrill my bracket arm fittings back onto my pop top.
However, the previous owner did such a good job of removing these many years ago, and filling and painting all the mount holes, that it's now impossible to see where these holes should be redrilled.
I can guess where they should go, but I'm wondering how exact these need to be. Is there room for a bit of leeway with the placement of these holes?
Many thanks,
Geoff
Investigator 563 'QUMBU'
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Investigator 563 'QUMBU'
Geelong, Victoria, Australia