How to remove bow rails on 93-96 Sport

[Canuck-Surfer]

Making progress on my 96 Sport restore. I have the interior, windshield, and main cabin side rails out so I can start the gelcoat sanding.

On the rails for the bow, I can access the front bolt via the front-center access hole, and the rear bolt through the cupholder. How do get the center bolt out? I'm guessing they attached the rails before attaching the cap to the hull?

The only idea I have is to drill out a new access hole under the both center bolts. The upholstery should cover them up.

Thoughts?

[wakejunky]

That's what I've seen people do. Just make sure the hole is below the upholstery