Removing Floor panel.

[specialk]

I need to gain access to part of the recently installed ballast, due to a small, but persistent leak, most likely coming form a check valve which is located directly underneath the access panel. I searched through the forum and saw Chpthrll photos on a 2006 22ve, but the rear seat appears to have a removable middle segment, where as mine, as best as I can remember from yesterday, is once complete piece of fiberglass and does not have a removable middle.

I try to very lightly pry it up, but it seems to be connected on both ends.

Any suggestions.

2008 22ve

[chpthril]

Your 08 is very similar in how it bolts down and comes out, just slightly different Look through the ballast thread for Jbots upgrade. His 07 is probably more like your 08 then my 06.

[mls6722]

my 08 22 Ve has 2 fasteners through the right side of the center seat support and one on the left side. I believe there are also fasteners at the base from the carpet strip aft into the fiberglass (which I did not remove, but will next time). My floor came up once I removed the three fasteners mentioned above. I simply lifted the center seat support up and everything pivoted about the front edge of the floor panel. If you can remove the center seat support from the floor it would be easier.

[skindog44]

funny man, I got the same exact boat as you, 08 22VE with EXACT same color and layout. I picked up my in Everett at a dealer, where did you get yours.
I love mine, gets lots of attention and comments on the bold colors!

[mls6722]

I got mine a couple months ago from Stayton Boats - Tige dealer outside Salem Oregon. let's see some pictures.