sanfordturbo wrote:
Does anyone have any tips for removing the black water fiberglass cover on the V358?
I have removed the screws and caulking, but it won't budge. I want to take a pry bar to it, but that could damage the fiberglass.
You're right not to use a metal pry bar. Doesn't take much to crack the gelcoat.
Push upward on the underside of it from the shower sump locker just behind it. Use a baseball bat or something similar to apply a bit of leverage between the top of the tank and the underside of the cover. The white poly waste tank is relatively tough (I've accidentally stepped on it and it survived). Just avoid reaching in too far and mashing the level sensor. Which is unlikely because there probably wouldn't be enough room to slide something that long in from the sump locker.
Otherwise a hook tool inserted into one of the screw holes might let you get a bit of pull. Perhaps enough to get something else wedged in along the side seams. I suppose you could also use some plastic materials to protect the gelcoat. A couple of plastic putty knives might suffice. A pair of those might offer enough protection for the gelcoat to allow using a flat blade screwdriver to pry. The key is being careful.
I had to use a caulk remover product to get all that gunk off there. I've not caulked it back down either, as I don't want to repeat the adventure. Took eff'ing FOREVER to get it all removed. Just BE SURE NOT TO USE SILICONE CAULK to set it again. That NEVER comes off. Use Lifecaulk or another latex type.