Removing deck sole

[mckenzig]

Hi I’m trying to remove the deck sole to check the tank and live bait inlet on this new to me 204 fx. I’ve remove the screws including those in the center console and the copious amount of sealant. It does not want to lift with manual pressure. I’m wary of putting a pry bar in the gap as I don’t want to damage the fiber glass. any suggestions on how to get it to release?

 

[mckenzig]

Just for posterity, a wide pry bar was able to lift the panel. I then spent an hour trying to work free the art of the panel that sits inside the console. Turns our there are several screws inside the console holding down the panel. Once they are out you can wiggle the panel towards the stern and remove quite easily. The screws standing up vertically here are the ones in question.