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niceguy 03-25-2008 07:23 AM

Is it possible to remove???
 
I have been seeing a bunch of older boats with those tall wings on the back (like Miami Vice style)..... is it possible to remove those things? Do most of them just bolt on or are the 'glassd on as part of the boat? Have any of you ever removed one of these things.... if so how difficult was it?

45sonic 03-25-2008 07:30 AM

Yes it is possible to remove them. Unless it is built into the boat (then that is going to require cutting and reglassing and either paint or gelcoat). Most are bolted and 5200ed which can prove to be interesting to separate sometimes. Patience and some prying help. Then all else fails do as I do get a BIG hammer :D:D

GLH 03-25-2008 07:32 AM

This and a good glass guy....


http://diamondbackfire.com/images/pr...8v_sawzall.jpg

Knot 4 Me 03-25-2008 07:46 AM


Originally Posted by GLH (Post 2498451)

LOL! That is exactly what I was thinking. A good sawsall will take it right off!

CLIMAX 03-25-2008 07:57 AM

Almost all are bolted

bluellama 03-25-2008 08:34 AM

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Or just put it on the trailer and drive through here......

AIR TIME 03-25-2008 09:09 AM

or once the bolts are off use piano wire with gloves works.

niceguy 03-25-2008 09:22 AM

Awesome. I was hoping for bolts. I've actually used a variation of the piano wire for removing badges and stuff from cars/motorcycles. Works very well.

Fountain38SC 03-25-2008 09:29 AM

Took mine off to paint it. 2 Bolts - no glue. Make sure you have help. I could lift it but getting it off the boat was another story.

jhiguy377 03-25-2008 10:03 AM

I'd be very careful keeping it off permanently. High speed stability could be adversely affected. Midship laminar airflow enhancement is critical to compress trailing vortices from the windshield on these models. See Dodge Daytona Superbird aerodynamics for supporting evidence of this REALLY IMPORTANT phenomenon. Be careful out there - Jeff


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