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Re: Other: Hatch hold down system *LINK* *Pic*
By:Kyle T
Date: 7/28/2008, 7:37 am
In Response To: Re: Other: Hatch hold down system (Bill Hamm)

: I've used internal bungies temporarily and the only down side I've seen is
: that they can be very hard to open if the bungies are secure. Zero chance
: of leakage if your gaskets are done correctly.

: Eventually, assuming I ever quit building new boats , I'll use external
: bungies just 'cause they are easier to open, don't look as nice though.

: Bill H.

If you are looking for the easiest system to operate you might consider the Moby Latch system. I converted the first set from the under-deck bungie method. They really hold well and I haven't heard of anyone that wasn't happy with theirs.

I never did get around to making a web page for them but here is a link to someone elses anyway.

Kyle T

Messages In This Thread

Other: Hatch hold down system
Dave -- 7/22/2008, 11:42 pm
Re: Other: Hatch hold down system *LINK*
Holmes -- 7/27/2008, 11:17 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 7/26/2008, 1:59 am
Re: Other: Hatch hold down system *LINK* *Pic*
Kyle T -- 7/28/2008, 7:37 am
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Bill Hamm -- 7/29/2008, 2:01 am
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Pawistik -- 7/28/2008, 1:05 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 7/29/2008, 2:04 am
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Kudzu -- 7/23/2008, 11:27 pm
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ChuckS -- 7/23/2008, 6:13 pm
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BobKayes -- 7/23/2008, 10:07 am
Re: Other: Hatch hold down system *LINK* *Pic*
Tracey G. -- 7/24/2008, 5:51 pm