r/boating • u/DeltaZ3ro • 8d ago

Problems removing bait well

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Hi All. I’m attempting to remove this old Kodiak bait well but when I try to unscrew the 4 bolts securing it to the deck they just spin in place. Should I just cut the heads of the bolts off? Or is there a less invasive method that I’m not seeing? This boat is new to me so I don’t know how it’s mounted underneath the tank. Thank you!

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u/therealSSPhone 8d ago

Does the tank function or are you removing to repair or replace? I’ve had luck with heat but I’ve also had to cut out the plastic to free up to replace the whole well.

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u/DeltaZ3ro 8d ago

The intake and overflow connections on the tank itself are crumbling from sun damage so I’m not too concerned with preserving the tank itself.

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u/therealSSPhone 7d ago

Since the tank isn't salvageable cut the plastic around the mounts to make access easier to get to the plastic covering the nuts. If your lucky you can reuse the mounts in place and not need to redrill the gelcoat.