Battery shelf

[Driftin II]

My 1995 29.5 plywood battery shelf has delaminated to the point it needs replacing. I can't get the forward edge to separate from its support. Anyone have a tip or trick for removing the old shelf?

 

[jssailem]

Hey there, I'm Just checking in and saying HI.
I noticed you posted your query in the Hunter forum. You list your boat as a Cataina 30, so I'm confused.

You might have a greater number of responses if you post the query in "Ask All Sailors".
Pictures of your problem also help. You may get a solution from someone with cabinet skills but who owns a Bristol 32.

Good Luck

 

[Don S/V ILLusion]

My 1995 29.5 plywood battery shelf has delaminated to the point it needs replacing. I can't get the forward edge to separate from its support. Anyone have a tip or trick for removing the old shelf?

Wood chisel and hammer. It’s probably screwed and glued.

 

[Davidasailor26]

Pictures would help. Maybe an oscillating tool to cut whatever’s holding it in place?

 

[shemandr]

Is the shelf tabbed to the hull? 5200?
If it's the ladder the plywood may need to be peeled off in layers. My father had an 8 pound sledge which he dubbed "The persuader ." "Course he was a hammer guy and I'm not saying he didn't break stuff fixing it.

 

[Ward H]

I've done a bit of fiberglass and wood removal on my boat.
If it is round I use a hole saw.
If it is flat/straight I use an oscillating saw. If I'm cutting a protrusion off of a flat surface I use a flat blade wider than the protrusion and hold it flat against the surface. That helps to prevent damage to the surface.