Took me reading it 5 times to get it. I think
His cover, or lid, or top (all 3 were used
) used to be able to be removed off the side of the spa. The new, larger spa, has no room to the side. He needs to be able to close the cover by pulling it forward as he exits the spa. Sounds like the perfect situation for The Cover Keeper
Search Google for;
cover keeper spa cover lift
Any of the first three links will work