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How to Attach a T-Top to a Boat Without the Access Under the Deck?
I would like to de-attach and re-attach the T-top of my boat. But
before I do this, I want to make sure that I will be able to re-attach it. The problem is that I have very little access to the under-deck area right under the legs of the T-top. There is only around 2" to 3" space underneat the deck -- I can stick my hand into it, but I cannot turn my hand to do any work. Therefore, I am looking for a way to attach the T-top onto my deck from above the deck. Any trick that people can offer? Thanks. Jay Chan |
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How to Attach a T-Top to a Boat Without the Access Under the Deck?
I assume this is a Center console boat. Is there a backing plate
underneath the deck of just thick glass holding the T-Top. I saw another boat where the owner had reversed the way he had it attached. He put the head of the boat underneath the deck and help the T-Top with a pair of nylocks |
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How to Attach a T-Top to a Boat Without the Access Under the Deck?
I would like to de-attach and re-attach the T-top of my boat. But
before I do this, I want to make sure that I will be able to re-attach it. The problem is that I have very little access to the under-deck area right under the legs of the T-top. There is only around 2" to 3" space underneat the deck -- I can stick my hand into it, but I cannot turn my hand to do any work. Therefore, I am looking for a way to attach the T-top onto my deck from above the deck. Ratcheting box end wrenches? But one example: http://www.armstrongtools.com/newproducts/geared.jsp Either that or use an air ratchet with a shallow socket. There's probably enough room to get one in there, possibly with the nut already in the socket. Just keep a suitable magnet handy to fish the darn things out of there if/WHEN they wiggle loose. |
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How to Attach a T-Top to a Boat Without the Access Under the Deck?
Bill Kearney wrote:
I would like to de-attach and re-attach the T-top of my boat. But before I do this, I want to make sure that I will be able to re-attach it. The problem is that I have very little access to the under-deck area right under the legs of the T-top. There is only around 2" to 3" space underneat the deck -- I can stick my hand into it, but I cannot turn my hand to do any work. Therefore, I am looking for a way to attach the T-top onto my deck from above the deck. Ratcheting box end wrenches? But one example: http://www.armstrongtools.com/newproducts/geared.jsp Either that or use an air ratchet with a shallow socket. There's probably enough room to get one in there, possibly with the nut already in the socket. Just keep a suitable magnet handy to fish the darn things out of there if/WHEN they wiggle loose. Thanks. The ratcheting wrench idea sounds good, and this gives me one reason to buy more tools and this is always a good thing. And I probably ask my wife to do this because she has small hands that probably can fit into the small space underneat the deck. Jay Chan |
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