I have a great looking 93 Procraft that has been in my family for 15 years. Unfortunately this December I found a water leak that has been around a long time.





I've decided to do a full restore, replace the transom, floor, and any other rotten wood I encounter. My issue right now is removing the cap. I cut the tabbing in the front around the livewell, rod lockers, and center compartment. The dual consoles are cut free as well as the seating areas. I also found tabbing at the two rear compartments. Now comes the splashwell.





I've chipped and grinded most of the epoxy away. I'm able to get a 4" putty knife most of the way around the splashwell, but it still won't budge. I've made two A frames with come alongs to help lift the cap off. Even with it positioned directly over the splashwell and a car jack positioned on the inside I can't get this thing to budge.



Also I while trying to remove the splashwell material I ran into some really strong white material. I'm not sure if this is glue or some kind of strengthening material. Does it need to come out for the cap to pop off? Here's pictures:

Area I'm working on marked "A"


Appears to be the same material just under the fiberglass on the transom (below the red line):



I've been at this splashwell for two weeks and haven't made any progress. Any tips/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Chris