Hunter 28.5 frest water tank

Jun 18, 2020
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Hunter 28.5 Lake Murry
I just bought a 1987 Hunter 28.5 sailboat. I am trying to access the boats fresh water tank. The tank is under the V birth. There is a hatch with 21 screws and caulking. I remover the screws and cut through the caulking. However I can not lift the hatch.
My question....Am I missing something? Is there something else holding this access hatch in place. I don't want to force the hatch open if and damage the hatch or top of V birth.
Any help will be appreciated.

Dan
 
Jan 19, 2010
12,362
Hobie 16 & Rhodes 22 Skeeter Charleston
Heat lamps or a heat gun might help
You prob have 4200-like sealant glueing it shut