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Re: Hatch hold-downs
By:Ross Leidy
Date: 9/28/1998, 9:28 am
In Response To: Re: Hatch hold-downs (Mark Bodnar)

> I look forward to seeing the pictures - one question -> how do you get
> the hatch cover off??? Sounds like a great way to have a fully flush hatch
> cover.
> Mark

I meant to take some pictures this weekend, but I got distracted trying to make a seat mold (subject of another post). I'll try to make time tonight.

The hatch cover rim is slightly above the surface of the deck, so I can lift it pretty easily. I don't have to use the gap as a fingerhold; the bungees don't have a death-grip on the hatch cover. I was considering making some sort of indentation on the sides of the cover to give a better grip, but so far it hasn't been necessary.

Ross

Messages In This Thread

Panache Pics
Ross Leidy -- 9/24/1998, 1:40 pm
Great Job on your 1st Boat!
Randy Bertrand -- 9/25/1998, 11:04 am
Re: Great Job on your 1st Boat!
Mark Kanzler -- 9/26/1998, 12:16 am
Re: Panache Pics
Paul A. Lambert -- 9/24/1998, 6:48 pm
Re: Panache
Mark Kanzler -- 9/24/1998, 4:10 pm
nicely done
Brian C. -- 9/24/1998, 3:08 pm
Re: Panache Pics
John Lange -- 9/24/1998, 1:59 pm
Re: Hatch hold-downs
Ross Leidy -- 9/24/1998, 2:47 pm
Re: Hatch hold-downs
Mark Bodnar -- 9/27/1998, 8:00 pm
Re: Hatch hold-downs
Ross Leidy -- 9/28/1998, 9:28 am
Re: Hatch hold-downs
Tor-Henrik Furmyr -- 9/28/1998, 2:58 pm