It’s definitely a version 1.0 and there’s a lot to be desired in the execution, but I got the top off today by myself without having to call in any help.
Right now it hangs in the back of the available parking area of the garage , which means I can’t back the Scout in with the soft top up. I think the next iteration might involve a winch and a stronger bracing system for the top itself, and some way of scooting it backwards before it gets hoisted up. Maybe I can make some simple sawhorses and walk it backwards onto those before it goes upwards. I’m definitely going to add a third set of ratchet straps to the current setup to sleep soundly at night.
The soft top hardware is tacked in place, but I’m headed out to the store tomorrow to buy stainless hardware to mount the rails before I put the canvas on. I was tempted to put my snap top on (and I still might) but time got away from me today and I still had to clean up.