I just bought a VL270 Hydra Sport. I have decided that the transom is rotten and I am in the process of pulling the top for replacement. I have never pull the cap off of a boat. I have the trim removed all the was around and all of the interior screws. How does the transom seperate? How heavy is it? Will the 2X4 rafters in my shop hold it? Are the 4 rope tie down a good lifting point?