Reupholstering a 2001 Wellcraft 3700 Martinique

I am attempting to reupholster my interior and exterior in my 3700 wellcraft martinique but can't seem to get the side panels off. HELP!

Re: Reupholstering a 2001 Wellcraft 3700 Martinique

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,....

If there are any "Buttons", they may be hidin' screws...
Or, possibly, there's hidden screws from a backside spot...
Or, many times the screws are hidden behind trim strips...

Re: Reupholstering a 2001 Wellcraft 3700 Martinique

Are these panels at the height of the boat where the hull and cap meet? They very well could be screwed from the exterior rub rail. Not easy to remove.

Re: Reupholstering a 2001 Wellcraft 3700 Martinique

Is there anything like teak trim that could be covering the fasteners ? I understand that my boat is a lot different then yours but When i took mine apart the teak trim was screw on the pad, covering the the screw that fastened the pad to the boat.The screw heads themselves that were a little hard to see because it was all the way through the vinyl and the whole had all but closed up.
A few pics would help. I am sure someone here will find you that has probably already done what you have started. Good luck!!

Re: Reupholstering a 2001 Wellcraft 3700 Martinique

half life ....welcome aboard.

look for any folds in the upholstery....a cold could be hiding a screw.

look for anything like bondo said....a button....a different color panel....these are places where manufacturers hide the screws.

another way is to pry the panel apart from the side of the boat....put just enough pressure to see where the contact points are...
then you can find the areas where it is bolted or screwer to the side....

if you can get a light and mirror up under the panel.....you might be able to see form behind.

each manyfacturer used a different way to attach the panels.....so you basicly have to find out how they did it and de-assemble