How to remove Arch

[prochaska]

Has anyone ever removed an arch from a Sundancer? There are only 4 bolts on each side. However, it appears they applied is epoxy in the joint between the arch and the hull before bolting it down. How difficult would the arch be to remove. I'm aware of the wire/cable 'issues' just curious about the actual removal process.

Thanks.

 

[Lazy Daze]

A razor blade can be used to cut the silicone as much as possible. Fishing line works REALLY well for this, as well - think "flossing your teeth".

I'm sure you can figure out a way to man handle it down with a bunch of friends - but that certainly wouldn't be the ideal way - actually, it would be far from ideal. An overhead lift would be great - support/lift the arch from the corners (use a spreader), not the center. If you have the boat on a trailer, you could put it under a roof (paying attention to using the right areas of the roof) and use the roof to attach a come-a-long to. It's not rocket science, but things can go bad real fast if you don't take the time to plan it out.

 

[prochaska]

It's definitely not silicone between the arch and the hull. The material is dark gray and hard as cement. Yes, they do have the white silicone in the joint around the outside for cosmetics, but the inside stuff (I can see through access hole on inside of arch) is solid! Will definitely have a plan in place first.

 

[garryowen]

haven't tried to remove ours, but was looking when we first got in case we had to.

thought maybe it would hinge down. doesn't appear to. as dennis said and you indicate looks like it needs to come up.

the 2 things i found, when removing a trac vision bubble and changing the cock pit speakers in the arch. i had hoped there would be connectors to un plug the electrical and other wiring components. i couldn't find any.

if you happen on to some, please post pix. we move our 310 a lot and could need to remove our arch some day for clearance.

tks garry

 

[Gofirstclass]

garry, you shouldn't have to worry about removing the arch for clearance. I'm assuming you're talking about trailering your boat???? It should do just fine on just about any boat trailer. We hauled our 330 across the state several times and never had a height problem. It's well under the "overheight" limits for most roads.

GFC

 

[Big Island Lifer]

I'm not a boji regular but I have seen several bigger boats with hinged arches on the lake. Couldn't you have it hinged instead?




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[Bucit]

I had to hinge the arch on my 280DA. I have a 8' bridge to deal with but it was much cheaper than moving.

 

[garryowen]

garry, you shouldn't have to worry about removing the arch for clearance. I'm assuming you're talking about trailering your boat???? It should do just fine on just about any boat trailer. We hauled our 330 across the state several times and never had a height problem. It's well under the "overheight" limits for most roads.

GFC

yes thats it. after i took the trak vision bubble off. it is down to near 13'8" form ground while on the trailer.
have made 2 long moves and been fine but always looking ahead to what gremlins, or in this case, obstructions might pop up

i could and might drop the T V and gps antennas to. we don't use either and would gain another 8" or more.
here is pix of our last pull out

 

[Lazy Daze]

Hmmm. I've only helped install arches a few times over the years. But, I don't recall anything going between the arch and the hull. I asked one of our technicians and he said the same thing - just a straight fiberglass (arch) to fiberglass (hull) joint. So, I'm not sure I can help in figuring that one out.