Hoisting it in the garage is very unlikely..some kind of shed outside? like maybe build it literally around the hardtop, and rebuild it in about a year? because i only need to store the hardtop for the summerany other suggestions?
Do you have a garage? If so, you can use a rollaway stand that is made for it.
Cover it with a tarp off the ground and keep it level, it will be fine..... Wash it well then reinstall with a new gasket......