In addition to cockpit covers, awnings and windows, there are a couple of designs for useful demountable tops for small outboard or inboard boats. Here's an excerpt from the description of one of these: A DEMOUNTABLE TOP, FOR OUTBOARD OR INBOARD. Plans herewith is shown a collapsible top for an average open boat with outboard or inboard motor. This top (for an outboard) consists of six pieces for complete coverage and live pieces to run boat, allowing for motor flap which would let in very little rain and no spray. For an inboard it consists of four pieces, running or standing, fore and aft zipper openings on inboard being used if desired. For stowing, the biggest item, the ridge board, is the easiest. It stows in bottom of boat under rubber mat. Two stanchions for outboard nest along stem at bow and the one rib for inboard nests in with canopy. Other canvas folds into a small bundle (12 by 12 by 3 inches) for stowage anywhere convenient. There are no screws, bolts or nuts or pipe threads to screw. Everything lies securely in place during the roughest storm. The outfit takes not more than three minutes to install. This top has resulted from considerable experience in boat fishing. This top stows conveniently, is quickly and easily set up and demounted, and absolutely weather-tight. It can be fished from while covered and the boat can be run with front and rear zippers opened to suit. The canopy is easily pulled in place when the sun is too hot and the zipper triangle allows for air if desired.
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