Ratchet Block Support Pad | Removal

The next item for removal was the main sheet ratchet block, attached to its support pad.

I had previously removed the machine screws which secured the pad to the deck, so it was simply a matter of separating the pad which was now only held down by caulk.

I used a long, sharp, thin-bladed knife to slice through the caulk. Taps from a mallet assisted greatly. This is the loosened pad.

That was easy.

Lastly, the centreboard pendant cleat was removed, leaving the topsides ready for paint stripping.