Here she is, in all her glory, broken windshield and all..

This is after installing a "new" windshield. The original one was broken by vandals where the boat was stored (they stole the emblems too)

I figured some shade would be nice, and since I don't really like the look of bimini tops, I opted to try and recreate the original style canopy (just larger). I think the originals were only 2 bows.

Feb in NY...uncovered the boat to check for fit.

Drop the back a little lower....still need struts...but it's getting there.

I really wanted to use an idea I saw online...double sided tape and a sheet of plastic for a template. Unfortunately winters here can be windy..so I ended up sewing one edge, and installing a few snaps to keep it in place while I figured out the corners...That's kind of backwards, but if you're patient, it works too..

here you can see what I meant by "figuring out the corners"..top left needs to be cut off and "hemmed".. already figured out where the bows fit..and made sleeves for them

Well, after cursing at a sewing machine, and myself for starting this project. that's kind of a top.. corners still not finished, some stitching to re-do..but it's starting to look like something.

was kind of pricey...$100, but well worth the investment if you want to do snaps. There was one advertised at "Boater's World", and it had lousy reviews...I think 5/5 people said that one was junk.

I saw snaps in the hull, and figured why not?.

I played around with a big oval window, or a 'rounded corner' square one, and didn't like the look....figured I can do whatever I want...so why not?

holes cut, and vinyl laid out

It's working...slowly. Sewing isn't my thing, and sewing machines don't like vinyl.

Have I mentioned that sewing sux? Either way...there's one side completed.

finished the second side, and made some straps..oh...good site.."Strapworks.com"..all kinds of web belt material...and they can anodize the hardware in whatever colors.. (cheap prices and good stuff :) )

it's too short (or the sides are too long) for in the house but this is kind of what it looks like.

After 2 days indoors, I was running out of things to do, so with the sun shining, a slight breeze, and the temperature a nice 41F, I ventured outside to test fit the cover again. Looks decent...but I noticed a flaw in my design.. those "sleeves" for the bows I made, allow the cover to "roll" forward...and it loses it's tension.

this would be alot easier if it wasn't windy..but a couple snaps to hold it in place again, and I'll figure this out..

Anybody that's ever done this is probably laughing about now...but....we all have to start somewhere.

Figured I needed a break from the "slantback" , this was quick and easy.

tonneau on, railings re-installed.

same cover, other side.

Canine Petty Officer
He's keeping this job interesting.

A couple small halogen lights and 4 speakers should make it more user-friendly

basic wiring nightmare behind the panel..

shelter, CB, Radio installed with one wire left to hide..

ok, still needs paint, and found a charging problem, but it floats (yay!)