Interior panel removal (WARNING: Boat Content™️)

[FlyByWire]

Ok, so.

I’m usually smarter than this, but I can’t figure this one out.

My quick disconnect Bimini mount lost its nuts.. I can relate..

They’re through bolted with nuts on the underside..

I need to get that interior side panel off in order to get up there and get a nut on the bolts.

How the hell do these panels come off? I can tell they’re bolted in, so I don’t want to start prying like a car door panel. If I can get the speakers / fiberglass cup holder pocket thingy out, I can get up there.

I also can’t tell how to get that seat out.

Thanks in advance and I’m sorry I’m so stupid.

 

[69hondo]

I am no help other than call Eliminator and ask them. Or if its in havasu run it over to or call Dane at D1 he used to work at eliminator and maybe can tell you how real quick.

Thank you

 

[jetboatperformance]

get a couple Nut certs or thread inserts and install them from above leave the panel in place

 

[JFMFG]

I’m going to assume you need to at least pull the speaker and feel around I’m sure that panel has nuts all across the top

 

[FlyByWire]

I’m going to assume you need to at least pull the speaker and feel around I’m sure that panel has nuts all across the top

Hell my arms are long enough to reach through the speaker hole..

 

[79 HUSTLER]

get a couple Nut certs or thread inserts and install them from above leave the panel in place

No way would I want that to be holding my bimini up at any speed.

 

[JFMFG]

Hell my arms are long enough to reach through the speaker hole..

There’s your solution

 

[FlyByWire]

There’s your solution

Now allow me to google how to remove a speaker. I figured they were in from the backside (giggity)

 

[DRYHEAT]

It looks to me like the grills on the speakers can be removed with a Phillips screwdriver, and most likely the screws holding the speaker in are underneath the grill. Can’t tell without a better picture of the speaker.

 

[gqchris]

Oh Man, I have been going thru this on my boat. You gotta get creative and take out cupholders and speakers and feel around the backside for a nut from the carriage bolts.

A camera scope helps a ton!

 

[JFMFG]

It looks to me like the grills on the speakers can be removed with a Phillips screwdriver, and most likely the screws holding the speaker in are underneath the grill. Can’t tell without a better picture of the speaker.

Yes the screws on the cover come off then 4 speaker screws go through the fiberglass into c clips that are on both sides of the fiberglass speaker hole. He will get it in seconds. The clips that the screws go into don’t come off they’re pretty solid on there.

 

[Bobby V]

Hell my arms are long enough to reach through the speaker hole..

If you arms don't reach, maybe use a extension with the nut taped on and try and catch the bolt that will be screwed in.

 

[JFMFG]

If you arms don't reach, maybe use an extension with the nut taped on and try and catch the bolt that will be screwed in.

Now you’re thinking. I may have to use that trick

 

[FlyByWire]

Now you’re thinking. I may have to use that trick

I feel like the only way this way ends for me, is dropping the extension into the bowels of the hull. Lol.

 

[DRYHEAT]

Mental note, please use Nylock nuts.

 

[coolchange]

Ok, so.

I’m usually smarter than this, but I can’t figure this one out.

My quick disconnect Bimini mount lost its nuts.. I can relate..

They’re through bolted with nuts on the underside..

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I need to get that interior side panel off in order to get up there and get a nut on the bolts.

How the hell do these panels come off? I can tell they’re bolted in, so I don’t want to start prying like a car door panel. If I can get the speakers / fiberglass cup holder pocket thingy out, I can get up there.

I also can’t tell how to get that seat out.

Thanks in advance and I’m sorry I’m so stupid.

You need 2 threads past those nuts

 

[Bobby V]

I feel like the only way this way ends for me, is dropping the extension into the bowels of the hull. Lol.

Then tape the extension to your hand. Or put string on it.

 

[JFMFG]

I feel like the only way this way ends for me, is dropping the extension into the bowels of the hull. Lol.

I have faith in you.

 

[FlyByWire]

Mental note, please use Nylock nuts.

10000%

 

[FlyByWire]

You need 2 threads past those nuts

Copy thank you

 

[evantwheeler]

You need 2 threads past those nuts

And anti-sieze for stainless threaded hardware

 

[braindead]

I’ll copy what you said earlier and agree to pull the speaker. It sets in from the front and should only have 4 screws holding it in. Much easier then removing the panel

 

[FlyByWire]

I’ll copy what you said earlier and agree to pull the speaker. It sets in from the front and should only have 4 screws holding it in. Much easier then removing the panel

That’s what I’m going to try.

This is why I’m a cop… I lack problem solving skills.

 

[Badchoices03]

Now allow me to google how to remove a speaker. I figured they were in from the backside (giggity)

Yell at it to get on the ground and stop resisting....if that doesnt work, taze it....

 

[FlyByWire]

Yell at it to get on the ground and stop resisting....if that doesnt work, taze it....

It’s not a black speaker, sir.

 

[JFMFG]

So did you make it happen?

 

[DLC]

I have a Milwaukee M12 scope if you want to borrow it.

Might be out tomorrow ( Friday ) night

 

[DLC]

My guess is eliminator -

installed the Bimini mounts 1st
then ran the wires
then ran the gray inner liner
then connected the light wires



then layered / stacked everything out on top of it….
you’ll have to un stack / un layer everything to get to the bare hull to access the bolts


what a pain in the butt for something so simple

 

[Angler]

 

[FlyByWire]

So did you make it happen?

I’m not off til later but I’ll tackle it in the morning

 

[DLC]

You could also cut up a wire coat hanger straighten it out and drop it down thru the hole, poke a small hole thru the gray fabric

get some big fender washers and just bolt it back thru the fabric….


Basically -
ask the laziest guy to get the most simple fix !


lol

 

[X Hoser]

I’m not off til later but I’ll tackle it in the morning

Be careful taking the screws out of the speakers after the covers are off. Seems like the screwdriver always wants to poke a hole in them. Don’t ask me how I know

 

[Todd Mohr]

It’s not a black speaker, sir.

You are on a roll today sir!

 

[RiverDave]

get a couple Nut certs or thread inserts and install them from above leave the panel in place

Do not do this..

 

[COCA COLA COWBOY]

In a lot of cases to remove side panels, you have to start at the back, engine area and remove panels on the way forward. However, I would just remove that speaker. Use your phone and snap a couple photos of the backside on the Bimini mount and you should see what you need to do. Good luck and take your time.

 

[monkeyswrench]

When you pull the speaker, stick your phone in and take a picture. It can give you an idea of what you're up against when you try the braille method. As for the socket and nut, put a piece of tape or plastic over the opening, and press the nut into it. And dropping tools in the bilge isn't so bad...you can fish them out with magnets. Now, stainless, expensive, marine stuff? Yep, that sucks.

 

[FlyByWire]

When you pull the speaker, stick your phone in and take a picture. It can give you an idea of what you're up against when you try the braille method. As for the socket and nut, put a piece of tape or plastic over the opening, and press the nut into it. And dropping tools in the bilge isn't so bad...you can fish them out with magnets. Now, stainless, expensive, marine stuff? Yep, that sucks.

Ok but what happens when I drop my phone in there?

Its gonna happen

Me and Murphys Law are in bed together.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Ok but what happens when I drop my phone in there?

Its gonna happen

Me and Murphys Law are in bed together.

Time to upgrade?
You can use a light and an inspection mirror, but people may not have a big dentist mirror.


By the way, we are all on here to keep you from writing tickets...end of shift diversion. All you F'rs speeding and passing 50 cars, we accept beer and pizza as payment.

 

[FlyByWire]

Time to upgrade?
You can use a light and an inspection mirror, but people may not have a big dentist mirror.


By the way, we are all on here to keep you from writing tickets...end of shift diversion. All you F'rs speeding and passing 50 cars, we accept beer and pizza as payment.

It’s my Friday, I stopped looking at noon.

Just kidding, internal affairs.

Not a bad gig, though.

 

[4Waters]

Ok but what happens when I drop my phone in there?

Its gonna happen

Me and Murphys Law are in bed together.

Murphy's a dick

 

[calkid]

Hell my arms are long enough to reach through the speaker hole..

Don't loose your 10mm socket back in there!

 

[FlyByWire]

Don't loose your 10mm socket back in there!

I already lost them all. So I’m good there.

 

[propcheck]

Just looking at the picture it seems accessible from the speaker hole. Some interiors, depending on the builder allow for the cup holding insert to be removed and it makes a bigger opening to work through

 

[FlyByWire]

Just looking at the picture it seems accessible from the speaker hole. Some interiors, depending on the builder allow for the cup holding insert to be removed and it makes a bigger opening to work through

That side has a 120 outlet in the top of it so it’s probably not coming out.

 

[Icky]

I would sell it.

 

[Javajoe]

It’s not a black speaker, sir.

That actually made me laugh out loud

 

[FlyByWire]

Nevermind.

But my arm doesn’t bend in the right 3 places to get up to where it needs to be.

Fuck.

 

[Badchoices03]

This is RDP....throw the boat in the trash and buy a new one....

 

[FlyByWire]

This is RDP....throw the boat in the trash and buy a new one....

That’s the plan!

 

[JFMFG]

Welp..

Speakers on secured from the back. Appears that outer ring is held on by screws from the other side eh?

Nevermind.

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But my arm doesn’t bend in the right 3 places to get up to where it needs to be.

Fuck.

I was going to say no way lol.