See full version: Removing and Re-installing The Changing Room Mechanism
Since I don't use the changing room on my 2008 2275 GSI, I would like to remove the mechanism from which the canvas "room" hangs, thereby increasing the storage area in which to place fishing gear, etc.. However, I wish to reinstall the mechanism in the future when I sell the boat.
The mechanism is fastened by bolts through the lid to nuts on the top side of the lid under the padding.
I need to know how these bolts are secured to the lid. If they are secured by "T nuts" (which are driven into the wood), then they should not become loose when I remove the bolts, and they should remain in place for when I want to reinstall the mechanism. But if they are not secured in place by some means, they could become loose and move when the bolts are removed and I will not be able to reattach the mechanism unless I remove the padded cover, which I do not wish to do.
24-SSL (2012) Express w/6 strakes, awesome cable steering because I'm cheap, big gouge in pontoon where marina staff sideswiped their dumpster, redneck emergency toilet via bucket with a toilet seat glued to it (hey, its just a toilet), polished toons and a broken ladder strap. Hoping to log my 200th trip out this year (2018).
Derrick
2014 2275RCW w/Sport Tower ESP
Yamaha 250hp SHO
EZ LOADER custom trailer
Saltwater Series II prop 15 1/2 x 17
Custom Wet Sounds additions
All around good guy to know! [links]
I found this one, anyone ever see or hear if it?
Sunset Red w/Bronze accent. Sandstone interior, Seagrass and Sunset Red canvas. here
Derrick
2014 2275RCW w/Sport Tower ESP
Yamaha 250hp SHO
EZ LOADER custom trailer
Saltwater Series II prop 15 1/2 x 17
Custom Wet Sounds additions
All around good guy to know! more
Of course, the convenience factor might be reason enough for you to consider getting a boat with a bathroom or setting one on-board. But there are a bunch of other reasons to have one installed.
Your changing room or bimini top hanging curtain can't be in place when your boat in underway. Changing rooms and curtains have large surface areas that make them a hazard especially against strong winds. This can be particularly dangerous for pontoon boats capable of higher speeds.
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