Trolling motor plug access 2013 Fish Hawk 1600

[my only one]

Hey y'all, quick question.

My buddy just picked up a 2013 Fish Hawk 1600 and asked me to help him swap out the old 3-wire trolling motor receptacle up on the bow. Problem is, we're having a hell of a time figuring out how to get that front deck panel off to reach the wiring.

Like… which screws are actually holding that thing down? We see a few, but I don't wanna start pulling random ones and mess something up. It's tight as hell up there too like there's actually barely enough room to get your hand in, let alone a screwdriver.

If anyone's done this before or has any advice, I'd seriously appreciate it.

Thanks in advance!

 

[wakeandchase]

Make sure to check all the screws along the edges of the bow deck panel. Some of them might be tucked under the lip. Once you've taken out the screws use a plastic pry tool to carefuly lift the panel

This will let you reach the wiring. Just go slow and keep an eye on where the screws go

 

[the zipliner]

Ah can be a pain, its probably held in by a mix of visible screws and a few hidden ones tucked under trim or carpet flaps and sometimes even behind cup holders or near the trolling motor base so you could use a stubby screwdriver or a flex extension if space is tight or really wedged, a trim removal tool can help pop it without chewing the edges