We just bought (Yesterday) a 1989 Riviera Cruiser 24' with a collapsible hard top. We LOVE the hard top and it is in NEED of help. The upright support cross members all have the welds broke out which makes the op extremely flimsy. We are wondering if we can remove the aluminum cross members and replace the with either treated or teak wood, THEN add a light weight skin on both sides of the supports? I am assuming since they were welded they do not shift or move so skinning them would not interfere with them going up and down?
We also are looking to put on struts to help raise it and place a "stand" that can store up inside so 1 person can deploy the top.
Andy other suggestions?
Thanks and appreciate the add as a new member!
Andy and Kathy
We also are looking to put on struts to help raise it and place a "stand" that can store up inside so 1 person can deploy the top.
Andy other suggestions?
Thanks and appreciate the add as a new member!
Andy and Kathy