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I like this one. Next stage could be to try filing off the whole head and sliding the cover plate off. Be a right pain no doubt but...

If you resort to removing the pump: Cut down the appropriately sized spanner, that will give you the ability to rotate more than 1/8th...

yes we got photos of the crack inside the boat (under the floor hatch).

That’s the plan, they’re standard fit on the Speedseal and I have them ready.

Is there room to cut the screw slots slightly deeper with a junior hacksaw? They shouldn't be too bad to get out if they were removed a...

I trained as an woodwind instrument repairman and often had the issue with stuck small brass machine screws, one solution was to file...

Possibly on one of them, I’ll give it a go. Thanks.

These little brass screws are a pain but you might try an impact screwdriver to get them moving. I've never had much success with stud...

Cutting the heads off and using a screw extractor is the absolute - absolute - last resort. They're brass, hence very soft, you could...

Agreed. Using a screw extractor on M4 you've got about 2mm diameter of hard brittle steel. I wouldn't even try. On the positive side...

Thanks very much for the replies so far. To respond/update: I’ve tried the hammer ‘trick’ but to no effect. Also, tried tightening...

IRWIN 1602L3 Visegrip Long Nose Plier 4in, Silver https://amzn.eu/d/hhUSVon I have a pair of small molegrips like these. They would...

A hammer is an amazingly versatile tool. You might try unscrewing with as big a screwdriver as possible, and at the same time hitting...

It might be too late, but things like that I always tighten slightly first to break the bond. Gentle tapping with a small hammer can...

How thick is the faceplate (guess you'd have that much exposed screw to work with)? I'd try a few heat cycles, maybe spraying WD40 or...