: I am not ready to do hatches yet John, but since you mention the
: idea of leaving tabs to assist hatch construction, I have a
: question. Is there a reason to cut the hatch openings before
: molding the rim which holds the sealing strip? I am tentatively
: planning to reinforce the hatch lid location, build the seal
: rim, and then cut the lid, attach the rim, and finish the edges.
: I have been thinking that this should work to ensure that all
: the bits accurately retain the curvature of the deck. Am I
: missing something?

: Best regards,

: Allan Edie

You could just about as easily do as some have done is to only cut out part of the hatch(s) leaving pieces uncut so the hatch stays attached and aligned. Then finish the cut later after the supports are built.

Bill H.