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Message: <blockquote data-quote="muskyhunter1978" data-source="post: 509446" data-attributes="member: 34965">Just a quick update.  I was able to spend a couple hours last night pulling things apart further.  Whoever thought it was a great idea to use those little brad nails, the ones that are ribbed, to attach the top cap to the transom, I would like to have a word with your manager.... lol.  What a PITA.  There are two through bolts, in the lower corners of the transom that I am thinking I may have to cut my way into from inside the boat.  There is a square aluminum piece that runs the entire length of the hull, filled with floatation foam, in the way.  I'm thinking I can cut 12" inches off this, get to the bolt and then when I put it back together, fabricate a piece to patch it back in.  Its not structural.  Other than those two bolts, I'm close to getting the old wood out.Aside from a handful of stuck screws that are requiring me to spend more time than I hoped, its coming apart pretty easily.More pics to come.</blockquote>