removing rod tubes

[zbasser]

What is the easiest way to remove the metal rod tube without tearing something up? Feels like it is stuck to the foam. Thanks

[jc2bg]

It is glued to the foam, and very difficult to remove. But if you provide year and model of the boat, a member here might have attempted it and would have some advice.

[zbasser]

thanks, it's a 98 518

[Rip Bass]

Are you referring to the rod tubes in the stbd rod locker? I’ve never seen a Ranger with metal tubes,most are black plastic tubes. On my 2000 518vx they pulled right out,not foamed in at all. I think they started foaming them in,in the early 2000’sas my 2001 520 was foamed in. Maybe none of this helps any though.

[zbasser]

no, they are on the port side. Aluminum.