42 Open question(s)

[fathomthat]

Has anyone had any issues with the hard top on their 42 open?  Looking to move into one for my next boat.  I has a 34' Pursuit that had issues with the hardtop.  I am not a fair weather boater and I want to make sure its a robust boat.  

Thanks in advance for any input.

[Maxwell]

We also regularly run in less than ideal conditions. The only issue we have had with our hardtop is the bottom plate on the brace in the middle cracked a few years ago. My engineer removed, welded a thicker plate on (as well as shortened the "arms" by the same thickness), painted and reinstalled. No issues since.

Max

[fathomthat]

We also regularly run in less than ideal conditions.  The only issue we have had with our hardtop is the bottom plate on the brace in the middle cracked a few years ago.  My engineer removed, welded a thicker plate on (as well as shortened the "arms" by the same thickness), painted and reinstalled.  No issues since.  

Max