Tricks for strut removal

[frantic rat]

Does anyone have any tricks on getting the strut off my boat other than a big "f"ing mer and a block of wood. Is there any chemical that will help loosen the silicone bond?
Wolfy

[Sangerboy]

Sometimes stuff a little tougher than silicone is used to seal the strut, especially the drop through type. Some heat can be very beneficial to soften things up and aid in removal in these cases.

[rrrr]

Get an "E" string, the smallest one, for a guitar. Cut it to around 2' long and tie each end around a piece of 1" dowel. Put the string into the silicone and saw it back and forth.
This worked good for me.

[ACCEPTENCE]

Originally posted by rrrr
Get an "E" string, the smallest one, for a guitar. Cut it to around 2' long and tie each end around a piece of 1" dowel. Put the string into the silicone and saw it back and forth.
This worked good for me.
I'm likin it.
Now this is a good idea, it's a handy new tool for the box

[rrrr]

Originally posted by ACCEPTENCE
I'm likin it.
Now this is a good idea, it's a handy new tool for the box
Yeah, it's not as much fun as bashing the **** outta something but it does work.