305 Conquest Separating Helm Panel from Hull

[sac56fire]

I am re-powering my 2005 305 Conquest. I want to remove the large one-piece panel that covers from the cabin door to the engine throttles. It has a caulk bead around the entire panel. I assume it has putty underneath to keep it from rattling.

Has anyone removed this panel?

{Give me] pointers.

Thanks.

Steve

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[Phil T]

This is the factory diagram for the console.

http://bostonwhaler.com.s3.amazonaws.com/resources/305-Conquest-Console-Assembly-with-Parts-List-2005.pdf

Here is the diagram for Final Assembly - Exterior. See Sheet 3.
http://bostonwhaler.com.s3.amazonaws.com/resources/305-Conquest-Final-Assembly-Exterior-with-Parts-List-2005.pdf

This and 34 other drawings and parts diagrams are available for your year/model at https://www.bostonwhaler.com/boat-ownership/resources/ Just enter YEAR, MODEL FAMILY, MODEL and ALL TYPES.

Hope this helps.

[jimh]

I would expect that a major laminated part such as the helm panel shown above would be installed and bonded to the rest of the hull using strong adhesives. I doubt the panel will be easily removed due to the strength of the adhesives.

I recommend you contact Boston Whaler customer service to get their advice. I would be surprised if any 305 CONQUEST owners reading this thread have attempted to or succeeded in removing that panel.

[sac56fire]

Thanks for the replies. [The helm panel assembly of the 305 CONQUEST] is bonded to the hull with adhesives. I will continue to try to separate [the helm panel] from the hull. I have a week before [the 305 CONQUEST] goes to the shop for re-power.

I would like to have full access behind [the helm panel].

Steve