[tglass]

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

[ReelMagic]

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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[tglass]

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.

[sbw1]

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

The 32 Open arch and access panel in the hardtop are very similar to yours in design. No need to cut any wires to access the area on our boat. With the panel off, there is lots of room to work on electrical wiring. Yours is most likely the same.

[Kahuna1111]

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.