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I need to know how you separate the top shell from the bottom of my 86 pro
craft I have a bad stringer and the only way to fix it is to take the cap off. I
just don't know how it comes apart I took all the screws out all the way
around and it seems like it want to come off in the front but a few spots just
wont budge I looked for anything that might be holding it down and found
nothing what do I do
Chris this is one of those jobs I would recommend to an expert. When the top cap is put on more than likely the cap was either glued or fiberglassed to the hull at the gunnel, and stringers. You may have to do some fancy cutting to get it off. A hoist is needed as well. Wish I could be more optimistic but if done wrong you can end up destroying the boat. If the stringers are done wrong your hull may become warped and take a hook, rocker or a twisted bottom, making the boat track badly, ride bad, use more fuel or even become dangerous at speed.
Jeff
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Jeff Grigg
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Can help with most any question related to outboards, high performance, hull repair, rigging, if it floats and uses a motor. From a 9.9 on a aluminum boat to DFI two strokes. Outboard motors are my specialty. I can help with some I/O questions as well. Ratings are the only way we know if we are helping. If you are pleased with the help, please rate us. 20% don't bother reading my answers! If you are not going to read the follow up then why ask? Keep in mind we do this at no charge and are not paid. We do it to help you!
Experience
32 years in the marine business. Own a service facility, in coastal South Carolina certified Master Tech by Johnson/Evinrude, certified Mercury/Force, Tohatsu/Nissan. Former technical director for DMI Pistons. 30 year racing career including 3 APBA Formula V National Championships
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AMTECH, APBA
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Boat & Motor Dealer, Car Classics, Custom Vans (tech articles), Miami News, powerboat racing column
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Certified Master Technician Johnson/Evinrude
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