Engine cover and locker hatch removal

[rsemak]

I searched the forum but didn't find anything (maybe searched the wrong words). I have a 2005 Mobius LSV and want to get the upholstery re-done this off season. I plan to remove the interior myself and take it to a shop to be re-done. My question is about removing the covers on the back of the boat. Should I remove the hinges from the covers and leave them on the fiberglass on the boat? Or should I remove the hinges from the fiberglass and leave them attached to the covers? Just looking to make the install after the cushions get re-done the easiest. I don't want to have to mess with re-aligning the covers if I don't have to. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.

[sandm]

if it was me, I'd remove covers from hinges and leave hinges attached to boat. then drop in new covers, ensure they fit right and reinstall screws.

I would think if you remove hinges with covers, if hinges are not installed in exact same spot, new holes in fiberglas would not be ideal.

my .02......

[SONIC]

Agreed, leave them on the boat.

[VA LSV]

I did mine last winter and left the hinges attached to the boat. The engine hatch was a pain to hold in position and start the screws by myself. I also replaced the gas shocks on my locker hatches since they wouldn't hold the cover open.