Re: Poppin' the Cap
Reelapeelin,
I've never taken the cap off a v20. On other boats there's usually two sets of screws holding down the cap. The first set of screws is under the rub rail and fastens the deck cap to the hull. The second set of screws holds the rub rail to the cap (also fastens the hull to the deck).
It's likely that the screws underneath the rubrail have loosened up. Once you remove the rub rail you'll be able to make a better decision on the fix. You might just be able to tighten down those screws and put the rub rail back on. If the screws holes are stripped then you can either drill a new hole or move up one screw size.
When you tighten down the screws . . . it's a good idea to back the screws out, coat the threads in 4200 (not 5200) before you resink them. The screws are less likely to back out this way.
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Some people will glass or 5200 together hull and deck joint. This makes one super stong joint, but it's pretty much permenant, so if you ever need to remove the deck, then you're totally screwed. ;D
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