If your boat was ordered with a “pop top” hatch, the following notes will aid in its operation:
First of all, the pop top can be used in two different positions. When the pop top is in the down position, the smaller sliding hatch serves as access to the cabin. When the pop top is in the up position, access to the cabin is greatly increased and of course, so is the available head room.
To put the pop top in the up position, you must go inside the cabin. The top is raised by lifting upward and forward at the same time. With the pop top in the fully raised position, reach forward to the pop top slide lock and lock the top to the mast.
In light winds you can sail with the pop top in the raised position, but in heavier winds it is recommended that you keep it closed, along with all other hatches.