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[viper1]

Looking at a 1987 Islander Hard top. Does anyone know whats required to remove the top section. Im assuming an 8 foot door wont let one in on a trailer. THinking with that section off it may. Seems that may be riveted or bolted. And maybe i could remove it to another bay of my garage for winter time.

 

[pckeen]

Haven't done one, but the comments on here on similar removals talked about having to drill rivets to get it out. Most bought a rivet gun and installed closed end blind rivets to reinstall.

 

[kcassells]

If you have any pics post em. Dang this forum tech is moving soooo soooo slow.

 

[Watermann]

It should fit inside with the just windshield removed from the cabin top.

 

[viper1]

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This is the 87 islander. This is the only pic i have. But the top section is what im talking about. looks to be 3 foot or a little less. What do you think? Worth a even swap to my 19.1 Holiday.

 

[Watermann]

I'd be all over that trade like a bum on a baloney sandwich... :heh:

 

[kcassells]

Thats a nice looking boat. Not sure how I would proceed with the top removal yet. Probably can be done.