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    pulling the top cap?

    Can anyone help with info on pulling the cap on a 91 astro? need to replace strings and not sure how to pull the top off without damaging the cap.

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    Re: pulling the top cap? (tjonas1)

    I'm not sure what all holds that boat together, but I can tell you how I pulled the cap on my boat. I removed all of the rubber molding along the sides and the plastic piece that holds it on, cut away any glass that is between the cap and hull (i.e. around the back corners, rod lockers, console, pretty much any you can see that is attached to the floor and sides. The cap may have rivets under the rubber I mentioned. If you are replacing stringers, you might want to check the transom if it is wood also. Hope this helps.

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    Re: pulling the top cap? (bigfishn864)

    Helps greatly.. Thanks I paid $500.00 for the boat and hoping its not a waste. I love this boat because it has so much storage space. Its looks like its going to be a all summer job.

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