Sorry to revive this thread, but I was really inspired by what you have done.
I was wondering how the hardtop was attached to the boat, and whether or not it would be feasible to make the hardtop "removable"? I.E. attach it when needed and remove it when the weather allows it?
https://pitstopusa.com/i-5083339-allstar-performance-winged-head-self-ejectingquick-turn-fastener-7-16-650-long-10-pack.html
https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Quick-Release-Dzus-Style-1-4-Turn-Fairing-Rivet-Fasteners-with-19mm-Pins-/331490748030