I've done this before and it does make life a lot easier. First I removed the starboard seat. (4 bolts which I replaced with hex head bolts so that I can put a vise grip on to remove by myself the next time.) Then I disconnected the wet bar. (Drain hose, electric service, water line. Then 4 bolts which I also replaced with hex head bolts.) Then take the 4 hinges off. (Mark location so they go back in the same order.) Disconnect the hydraulic ram. Then I was able to close the deck and jump into the hatch opening and lift the deck lid up and towards the stern. I then secured the deck to the transom while I performed the engine work. I cut a 2"x12"x6' piece of wood as a walkway from the back deck to the companionway door. With a little more practice, could do in well under 2 hours. Moving blankets work great to help protect the deck and the pieces.
Good luck!
To lift as a single piece with a crane or a forklift, you would just need to disconnect the supply / drain / electrical lines, the hydraulic ram and the 4 hinges. Then the whole piece should come out. My wet bar is very heavy so the weight distribution is not ideal. I wouldn't want to lift it out in one piece but that's just me.
Either way, good luck with your project!
Good luck!
To lift as a single piece with a crane or a forklift, you would just need to disconnect the supply / drain / electrical lines, the hydraulic ram and the 4 hinges. Then the whole piece should come out. My wet bar is very heavy so the weight distribution is not ideal. I wouldn't want to lift it out in one piece but that's just me.
Either way, good luck with your project!
