Any tips for removing the bottom of the wet storage to access water box area?

[d_coyne1984]

I tested out adding some open cell foam to quiet the boat by stuffing it through the access port next to the clean out plug and it seemed to make a good amount of difference. My next goal is to add some more and glue it to where ever I can get at which will require pulling the plastic piece that makes the bottom of the wet storage area. After removing the screws does anyone have any tips for breaking the seal without scratching the shit out of the gel coated fiberglass that it screws to? I have some plastic door panel removal tools that I am going to try first, but not confident they will be strong enough.

 

[Neutron]

On my boat it was loose as soon as all the screws were removed. No adhesive at all

 

[Scottintexas]

You have to reach in thru the manhole and loosen the hose clamp that holds the clean out plug tube
Then it should easily come up
Never heard of anyone having a problem with it

 

[swatski]

I tested out adding some open cell foam to quiet the boat by stuffing it through the access port next to the clean out plug and it seemed to make a good amount of difference. My next goal is to add some more and glue it to where ever I can get at which will require pulling the plastic piece that makes the bottom of the wet storage area. After removing the screws does anyone have any tips for breaking the seal without scratching the shit out of the gel coated fiberglass that it screws to? I have some plastic door panel removal tools that I am going to try first, but not confident they will be strong enough.

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If it is anything like my 2012 190 was, half the holes will be stripped, and the seal is already broken.
I would reseal, but chances are you will be ging back in there again.

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[Julian]

What @Scottintexas said...you have to loosen the hose clamp connections to the clean out tubes.