Henry,
Let me be the first to welcome you to the Pelican Parts Forum!!! You've got a beautiful Boxster!
I've included a link to one of our many tech articles that may help you with your Boxster's top issue. Best of luck and again, welcome
Porsche Boxster Convertible Top Repair Guide -
Porsche Boxster Convertible Top Repair - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article
-Dmitry