Is the Hardtop strong enough to stand on?

vabeach1234 · Post by **vabeach1234** » Thu May 24, 2007 4:06 pm

I have a 1972 F26 Hardtop Express. The hardtop is supported by the windshield frame and two support poles aft on either side.

Was the hardtop designed to stand on? I know there are Flybridge versions of this boat but was the hardtop itself and support designed differently. I weight 215 lbs and don't want to test it. I have too many other things that need fixed, I don't want to redo a hardtop or windshield too.

Thanks.

Ken
Paula Sea
Norfolk, VA[/img]

chumwithabottleofrum · Fri May 25, 2007 7:22 am

Ken-I passed the 215 mark some time ago-I have stood on my hardtop but only to work on the light and to wax the top-being careful during the process it will support the weight but I don't think I do it on a regular basis.

Sea Ya · Post by **Sea Ya** » Fri May 25, 2007 8:46 am

chumwithabottleofrum wrote:Ken-I passed the 215 mark some time ago-I have stood on my hardtop but only to work on the light and to wax the top-being careful during the process it will support the weight but I don't think I do it on a regular basis.

Im at 190 lbs. Mine is a 71 F26. It will hold but it will damage the core material. It might of been designed 30+ years ago to walk on but I am not going to push it. Mine makes a crunching sound. With the cost of replacing it I say NO WAY.

randyp · Post by **randyp** » Fri May 25, 2007 9:16 am

I go 215 also and have stood on the hardtop of my 77 F-26 many times. I did notice that one of the seam welds on the stbd window had cracked, however, so I agree....it's not meant to support us "Clydesdales"

vabeach1234 · Post by **vabeach1234** » Fri May 25, 2007 9:17 am

Thanks guys. That's what I figured. It sure would have been nice to be able to stand up there and spot for cobia or spades.

Ken

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Mon May 28, 2007 8:36 am

Install a tower with controls.