How much will I regret removing this? [32-3 V-Berth Lockers]
- Thread starter Filkee
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ddoles
Member III
If it really is 4200 it should come apart relatively easily. If its 5200 the bond is very strong and you could do some damage. I don't know that there is any way to really know until you try. 4200 should have been used since the screws are providing the bonding strength and the sealant needed only as a moisture seal. Using 5200 would have been a mistake since the bonding strength from the adhesive is not needed with all the screws. You'll know once you try.
The settee top over my saloon water tank is also screwed and bonded. I tried taking it off and decided it wasn't worth the mess.
The cover of my fuel tank is both screwed and then sealed "permanently" with fiberglass tape. That was a mess to saw away.
Seems that Bruce King, or somebody, wanted certain transverse furniture elements bonded and not removable.
The cover of my fuel tank is both screwed and then sealed "permanently" with fiberglass tape. That was a mess to saw away.
Seems that Bruce King, or somebody, wanted certain transverse furniture elements bonded and not removable.
Fein "Multimaster" (or one of the cheaper knock-offs) oscillating cutting tool, with the blade rather than the usual toothed saw shape. Use a firm but gentle touch, and take it slow. The sealant will sever cleanly, is my guess.
ddoles
Member III
On my E38-200 the top over my saloon water tank is screwed, but not bonded. It was quite helpful to be able to easily remove the top when installing a tank monitor. I suppose they ran out of adhesive in later years.
The lid over my forward water tank is screwed down without any sealant (thankfully!). If you don't have to go in there to change a hose, fix a leak, totally remove the tank, etc., I'd leave that sleeping dog as is. ... nothing to see here, move along.
GrandpaSteve
Sustaining Member
On my 32-3 the tank is not there, it is under the next storage compartment forward. The bottom of the storage compartment is the top cover of the tank.
I started to take that off of mine when I was replacing my head hoses, but it ultimately seemed like I was going to destroy something in the attempt, so I stopped. I could access the forward water tank and the holding tank without taking it out.
Filkee - My boat is just a few serials from yours and I had to remove part of the panel to remove the waste tank. Don't plan to save the panel for re-installation. I used a multi-tool but next time would use a circular saw with the blade at barely less than the thickness of the panel. Just rip it right down the middle for most of the length and then use the multitool to be careful at the ends to not go into the fiberglass.
btw - In addition to the screws around the edge, there are fore-aft wood pieces supporting it.
Aft is to the right in this photo and left/port is toward the bottom of the photo.
btw - In addition to the screws around the edge, there are fore-aft wood pieces supporting it.
Aft is to the right in this photo and left/port is toward the bottom of the photo.
windblown
Member III
My 32-3 also has the forward water tank under the next storage compartment forward, but I have screws and sealant on that first compartment where you do, Filkee. The head holding tank is to the left, and accessible. I wonder what’s under that first section?
I'm sure my forward tank is where yours is too - I haven't been up there in a long while, but I remember easily getting the lid off and seeing that tank.
Part of the space under that lid in the foreground of Filkee's pic will be occupied by the drawers, but I wonder what's to starboard of them (behind where his drill is sitting)?
GrandpaSteve
Sustaining Member
Yes.
David Grimm
E38-200
Mine would be where your tools are! Neither glued or screwed.
Filkee
Sustaining Member
But you’re a 38. I’m just a little 32-3.
Mine is where your tools are, too..on my lil ol 32-3.
GrandpaSteve
Sustaining Member
Me too.