If I had the knowledge to do this, I would raise the whole roof, not just the center part. It would be a geomitrists dream project.
1. Cut current roof off at the top of the windows.
2. Cut that roof in half cross-ways, just behind where the forward windows fit.
3. You will need taller windows by ~4"(or whatever height you decide*) to replace all the side and rear windows. (The Door can be replaced using the same window it has now.)
4. Cut out the front windows just below their frames.
5. Next, (and importantly**), replace the front windows with a forward rake of ~20 degrees.
6. Add the necessary additional length into the cabin roof where the cross cut was made to rejoin the two cabin halves.
7. Put in the appropriate height windows to be able to see out when seated at the helm seat or standing in the hall.
8. Put the lid down onto the cabin.
9. Install the door to the desired height at top.
10.**Pat yourself on the back for having the first properly angled front windows on the water.
* If the windows are not raised, what is the point of raising the roof? If you need the height to stand and walk inside, You will also want to see out when you are seated at the helm or table.
** Forward raked windows mean no reflections on the inside when operating at night in the dark. Less water spotting from rain or splashing also.
>> Moving the windows forward will also move some weight forward. Not a problem since our boats are stern heavy anyway.
>> This is not going to be an inexpensive mod, time or dollar-wise. See the post directly above this one.
Keep us informed on what you are doing here. Wish I had your talent.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
