Question on cap removal

[carlos515]

I ended up with my Sun Ray back to work on. Long story for another time.
I would like to take the cap off. I have the boat off the trailer and supported on my stands. Would I need to do anything else to remove the cap?

 

[MikeSchinlaub]

Remove the rub rail, make sure nothing inside is an attachment point between cap and floor, get three or four beam frames above to lift from (like these https://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-capacity-telescoping-gantry-crane-62510.html ) or some equivalent. You'll need 2 chain hoists for each point of lift, straps long enough to go under the cap to the hoist on each side, and probably some 2x4's for support. Then something to set it on when you have it off, supporting it so it doesn't flex too much.

Also, wiring, steering cables, and throttle cables are usually run through glass loops on the underside of the cap. So you will likely have to loosen all that so it either lifts with the cap or stays with the hull.

 

[carlos515]

Thanks, Mike for the detailed process. I will finish removing the last bit of stringers, then lift the cap.

 

[racerone]

Support the hull so it does not distort while structural elements are removed.

 

[carlos515]

Ok, the supports in my picture are not enough? Would I have to build a cradle for the hull?

 

[carlos515]

Ok, the supports in my picture are not enough? Would I have to build a cradle for the hull?

The only reason I need to take the cap off is to get the top of the transom ground for new glass. Perhaps I should get a long neck grinder to tackle the transom top.