Posted by MG56 on 11/02/15 - 1:04 PM
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sam30328 wrote:
Thanks.My port sideboard has 6 screws.Have tried to pry the board loose with a putty knife but no luck.After pulling outward just short of splitting the board,decided to give it a rest.
It is frustrating that the port side board won't come off but don't you only need to take out one side to remove the seat? Still, I'd also want to take it off so I would look close to see if there are any plugged fasteners. If not I'd be tapping a wide putty knife in from one end to see if I can free up the board without it taking gelcoat with it. If I get no joy at one end I'd try the other end, and at this point I am thinking something is very wrong. Something wrong like someone read that 3M 5200 is the best sealant and used that to seal the screws.
As for the steering wheel loosen the nut but leave it threaded just proud of the shaft and smack it with a hammer while you apply pressure on the wheel. This works best if you have a friend or three hands. You leave the nut on the shaft so you don't damage the shaft, and one or both of you don't end up off the boat when the wheel comes free.