morganglory
Jim Golding
I have a 1984 Morgan 323, and am looking for suggestions on how to remove the teak dorade boxes.
The M-38x dorade boxes near the companionway seem similar to those on our M-323. Our boxes are made of 3/4" thick panels on the forward end and on the sides, but the back piece is about 3" thick. The traveler is mounted atop the back piece with 3 long bolts that pass through the deck, and a backing plate.
I've removed the traveler and I've been able to remove the sealant that seals the front and side pieces to the deck. I've had wedges under the front and side pieces to apply a lifting force and I've tried scraping some sealant from under this thick, back piece, but I cannot make much progress toward getting this piece free from the deck.
Can anyone recommend how I can dislodge this back part of the dorade box from the deck?
Thanks.
Jim
"Morgan Glory"
The M-38x dorade boxes near the companionway seem similar to those on our M-323. Our boxes are made of 3/4" thick panels on the forward end and on the sides, but the back piece is about 3" thick. The traveler is mounted atop the back piece with 3 long bolts that pass through the deck, and a backing plate.
I've removed the traveler and I've been able to remove the sealant that seals the front and side pieces to the deck. I've had wedges under the front and side pieces to apply a lifting force and I've tried scraping some sealant from under this thick, back piece, but I cannot make much progress toward getting this piece free from the deck.
Can anyone recommend how I can dislodge this back part of the dorade box from the deck?
Thanks.
Jim
"Morgan Glory"