Need help removing engine compartment panels on a 226

[frozone]

There must be a trick to this but I can't figure it out. The starboard side seems easy enough, there's a bracket at the top, but the port side is another story.

The top panel is held in place by the fiberglass and I can't figure out how to get it free of the tracks on the bottom.

As I pull up on the panel on the stern end, I can get it free of the track, but I can't for the life of me get the panel free on the other end, the bow end.

Anyone know the secret?

[jmo]

RE: Need help removing engine compartment panels on a 226

Have you tried calling the service department of your Nautique dealer? They should be able to help you over the phone...