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RichardG
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Initially Posted - 08/10/2004 : 23:39:30

Has anyone removed their bow pulpit, either to replace it or to install running lights to the front rail? Was it difficult? Are there any problems such as accessing the nuts underneath, or getting tools in there to push up the ends of the bolts to release the seal, etc.?

RichardG 81 FK/SR #2657
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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 08/11/2004 : 09:06:23

Hi Richard,

You shouldn't have too many problems taking your bow pulpit off. It should be secured to the deck with 1/4" machine screws, washers 'n nuts. But the job is a two-person event. The forward stanchion's nuts 'n washers are reached by removing the wooden hatch at the forward end of the v-berth. A ratchet wrench with an extension & socket will easily get you past the anchor locker.

Of course, the aft stanchions are accessed through the anchor locker.

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839

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RichardG
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Response Posted - 08/11/2004 : 19:32:08

Thanks Bill. I took a closer look today. It looks like the nuts and washers on mine are just aft of the hatch in the v-berth. As you said, the other sets are accessed in the anchor locker.

Have you done this? After removing the nuts and washers underneath, are there any special techniques to pushing the machine screws up, or otherwise getting the seal with the deck to release without damaging the gellcoat? There doesn't seem to be a lot of room in the anchor locker to bang the screws up with a hammer -- should I try to pry them up?

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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 08/12/2004 : 09:03:11

Hi Richard,

As far as getting the machine screws out.... after you have the nuts 'n washers off, use an electric drill in reverse. There's usually enough material for the threads on the screws to back out the screws nicely. Quickly too.

If the stanchions have been bedded to the deck with some sort of silicon or polysulfide, use a putty knife to break the seal between the stanchion base and the deck.

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 08/12/2004 : 09:13:10

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by RichardG
 ...After removing the nuts and washers underneath, are there any special techniques to pushing the machine screws up, or otherwise getting the seal with the deck to release without damaging the gellcoat?...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

To release the sealant, you can try using a length of fishing line or kite string to saw through the old bedding.

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RichardG
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Response Posted - 08/12/2004 : 15:35:44

Thanks for those tips!

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