Test0055
06-30-2008, 11:58 AM
I wanted a waterproof hatch without the hassle of using tape. I also didn't like the hatch locking system so I made a new one that is secure and now there's no need for tape.
Hatch seal
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1. Run a bead of silicone around the hatch seat on the boat.
2. Dress the hatch in food wrapping plastic and fit hatch to boat (the plastic makes the silicone not stick to the hatch)
3. When silicone has cured, remove hatch and remove plastic wrapping from hatch,,,,
4. There you go, a perfect imprint in the silicone and a snug fitting hatch.
Hatch lock mechanism
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1. Remove original locking system both from boat and hatch
2. glue a (4mm) blind nut to some plywood and glue the plywood to the underside of the hatch seat in locking mechanism position
3. Put a (4mm) bolt in the hatch, Use O-ring to keep bolt in place
4....Now you have an easy bolt on hatch that won't come off unintentionally.
Hatch seal
--------------
1. Run a bead of silicone around the hatch seat on the boat.
2. Dress the hatch in food wrapping plastic and fit hatch to boat (the plastic makes the silicone not stick to the hatch)
3. When silicone has cured, remove hatch and remove plastic wrapping from hatch,,,,
4. There you go, a perfect imprint in the silicone and a snug fitting hatch.
Hatch lock mechanism
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1. Remove original locking system both from boat and hatch
2. glue a (4mm) blind nut to some plywood and glue the plywood to the underside of the hatch seat in locking mechanism position
3. Put a (4mm) bolt in the hatch, Use O-ring to keep bolt in place
4....Now you have an easy bolt on hatch that won't come off unintentionally.