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Home Port: Saugatuck MI
Vessel Info: 2001 4100 Open
I need to access the wiring in the radar arch. I get that I have to remove the trim panel under the arch but I'm looking for any pointers. The courtesy lights are the issue, do they have to be cut and then re-wired in to remove the panel completely? Thanks
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Home Port: Kings Park, NY
Vessel Info: 2003 38' Open Cummin's 6CTA's (450 hp)
Not sure if the hard top on a 41 Open is the same design as the one one my 38 Open (2003) but I've attached some info on the 38 Open Hardtop.... I added courtesy lights several years ago to compliment the white lights that came with the Hard top... Take a look at the attachment to see if it helps.....
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Thanks Reel Magic. I checked out a 2003 38 Open that is stored next to me and the underside of the hardtop is different than on a 41 Open(2001). The 38 has a larger fiberglass panel under the hardtop and on the 41 it's a plywood panel with vinyl covering which is then screwed to the underside, the lights are installed in this panel making it tricky to remove the panel with the lights still installed. I was planning on adding 3 color LED courtesy lights anyway, perhaps this will be my incentive.
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Home Port: Boston
Vessel Info: 1999 4100 open
I have a 41 open. I have taken the access panels out many times. The lights on my boat are held in the access panel with spring loaded wire bails. Pull the bail away from the access plate like a mousetrap and slide the light out of the hole. The light fixture itself can be disconnected from the wiring by moving a flat plate with pivots on a rivet. Hope this helps.
