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MikeSchinlaub

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I found a couple old pictures that show what I mean with the straps.
 

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Scott Danforth

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I used ratchet straps with the hooks just under the cap edge since the whole cap weighs about 200#, the 5 ratchet straps had between 30# and 70# on them
 

OwenDR11

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Thanks Scott. I'm still trying to get it to pop loose. I can pry everywhere and it just doesn't want to loosen by the transom. Even ran a sawzall through the gap.
 

MikeSchinlaub

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Did you check that the inside was clear? Between the inside of the splashwell and transom, and up to each corner cal all be resin puttied together.

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OwenDR11

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I finally got the cap loose. It was just some sound deadening foam holding the splash well down. I'm trying to work out a deal with the boat shop to see how much it will cost for them to do the wood and send it back to me for reassembly. It's more of a time thing for me. I've got customers lined up to get their cars ready for Spring...throwing my boat on top of that is a busy workload :)
 

MikeSchinlaub

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Good job 👍 Honestly though, they still have the hardest part left. Don't expect to have very much taken off of the estimate.
 
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