Slowly plugging away. I've got all the wiring removed except for the running lights and the bilge & live well pumps. Removed the outboard yesterday and started power washing and stripping off the well worn vinyl decals today. More power washing on tap for tomorrow. Then I'll start fabricating 2x4 supports for lifting the cap off. I plan to get a half dozen guys from the office and feed them lunch one day to lift the cap up and roll it upside down. The gel coat is looking even better than I thought as I get it power washed. A number of spots where I'll have to spot repair the gel but paint might be limited to the floor itself.
Outboard off!
Outboard parked behind the Harley:
Freshly naked transom:
Transom cap removed:
Found this penciled on the back side of the aluminum transom cap:
Just before power washing started:
Side by side comparison of the dirt coming off:
Results of day 1 of power washing:
