smcleod,
If you look carefully, you will see four teak bungs covering four screws which hold the teak seat in place. Some have used a drywall screw, some have used a drill bit, and some have used an exacto knife to remove the bungs. You will need to buy four new bungs for the reinstall. When I took mine off, I decided that I did not want it permanently fastened. I wanted to easily take it off for cleaning, so I replaced the bungs, and then installed four 1/4" dowels in the fiberglass, sticking up about 1/2". By drilling 5/16" holes into the bottom of the teak, the teak seat stays in place, but easily comes off for cleaning. Hope this helps. There's a link to a bunch of projects I've done, including this one, at:
[url]http://www.c36ia.com/node/263[/url]
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Thanks Tom. The dowel approach seems like a winner. I tried your link but it doesn't forward me to anything. It just sends me to a blank page which has the number 2.
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Captain Sean Homeport - Bethel Point, Maine Hull #1389
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smcleod,
If you look carefully, you will see four teak bungs covering four screws which hold the teak seat in place. Some have used a drywall screw, some have used a drill bit, and some have used an exacto knife to remove the bungs. You will need to buy four new bungs for the reinstall. When I took mine off, I decided that I did not want it permanently fastened. I wanted to easily take it off for cleaning, so I replaced the bungs, and then installed four 1/4" dowels in the fiberglass, sticking up about 1/2". By drilling 5/16" holes into the bottom of the teak, the teak seat stays in place, but easily comes off for cleaning. Hope this helps. There's a link to a bunch of projects I've done, including this one, at:
[url]http://www.c36ia.com/node/263[/url]
PS-You might want to add a "signature" to your posts, letting others know more about your boat, home port, and especially, your NAME! :-) Click on the User CP link in the blue bar at the top of this page for more info.
Tom Sokoloski
C36/375IA Past Commodore
Noank, CT
Thanks Tom. The dowel approach seems like a winner. I tried your link but it doesn't forward me to anything. It just sends me to a blank page which has the number 2.
Captain Sean
Homeport - Bethel Point, Maine
Hull #1389
If the link above doesn't work for you, it means that you are not logged in as a member of C36/375IA. The Technical Section of the website is only available to members. Many have said membership is the best money they have spent for their boats. Just a thought.
Tom Sokoloski
C36/375IA Past Commodore
Noank, CT
FWIW, after removing mine and filling the holes, I just used velcro to hold the seat down. Now it just pops off for cleaning underneath.
Mike
Deja Vu
1991 MK I # 1106
Marina del Rey, CA