Need help splitting Cap from Hull

twofistedrinker · May 25, 2011

I need help to find a way to get my cap off the hull, my cap has the bow seats and floor attached to it there not wood...
I'm doing a complete restoration like Frisco boater is with his sea ray, I just need to know if the deck goes under the cap in the front if someone can give me some info that would be great thanks.
Ryan

parrisw · May 25, 2011

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The front section should be part of the cap, you need to remove the rubrail and see how its fastened, rivits? Bolts?

twofistedrinker · May 25, 2011

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I just added some pictures to my thread, I got the rubrail off and the bolts out I can split it using the hoist and tydowns straps but it start to creek because of the wait and I don't want it to break! I can only get it up about two to three inches!

Ryan

parrisw · May 25, 2011

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If it wont lift off, then you'll have to see if there is something holding it somewhere. If it comes up a few inches, its likely it'll keep coming. Hard to say without seeing it.

Woodonglass · May 25, 2011

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Check back by the transom. Sometimes the MFG tabs the splashwell to the hull. Post some pics all the way round.

twofistedrinker · May 25, 2011

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I will add some pictures for you guys as soon as I can, My big problem is that I'm doing this in a boat storage unit with no electric hook up!!
I know that it will come apart the most that I got it up was about six inches and all I hear is it flexing and I didn't like the sound... Is there a better way to lift it, its got a crap load of weight to it!
Thanks,
Ryan

Woodonglass · May 25, 2011

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I would suggest sliding some 2x4's under the cap and lifting with them.

twofistedrinker · May 25, 2011

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Can you see my pictures?

Woodonglass · May 25, 2011

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The first two, in your first post

twofistedrinker · May 25, 2011

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okay good I couldnt figure out how to up load, is there different ways to upload pictures

Woodonglass · May 25, 2011

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Check the link in my signature. It tells you how I recommend doing it.

parrisw · May 26, 2011

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Is the back of the cap lifting as well? Like Wood said sometimes they glue the splaswell to the transom. Mine was, I had to use a 12" sawzall to cut the glue joint.

You going to need power to rebuild your boat, don't know how you'd do without?

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