‘99 Hunter 450 Arch removal

Jun 22, 2015
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Hunter 450 Seward, AK
I am looking for advice please. I have a 450 that weeps water when it rains from the hole where the wires go thru the deck into the arch. I started by removing and putting down fresh caulk around the exterior. We spent about 6 hours cleaning it up. I now think I should remove the arch and just re bed it.

After removing nuts and bolts, what are people doing to break the bond and free the arch? Trying to not damage the gelcoat.
Thanks!

Dan