[Fr. Frank]

...being an inboard with the console flipping up makes the T-Top a design challenge

Not really, Brian. There are two ways to go with that.

First is the later model Correct Craft - Fish Nautique option where the T-top is mounted to the console, and tilts forward by use of two powered hydraulic cylinders.

Second is the way Dusky made the t-tops on their 26' inboard CC. The T-top is mounted to the deck around the console, and the relatively small console/engine cover tilts backwards (manually) to rest against the leaning post.

Intrepid boats made a prototype 26' center-console cuddy diesel inboard in the mid-80's, where the console was mounted to the T-top, and the two front legs of the top were mounted to hinges. I think that one was hydraulic, too.

I remember operating the forklift to pull the 300 hp 6 cyl. Cummins engine out of that Intrepid for replacement. It was very difficult as the top only leaned forward until it rested against the cuddy-cabin roof, at about a 120 degree angle. If they had tilted the thing backwards, it would have gone to a full 90.