nlaudy
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Post by nlaudy on Sept 13, 2014 15:21:07 GMT -6
Does the piece in the picture below help support the transom? I would really like to cut it out a little and install a bigger access hatch rather than just having that small circle access port. I would basically get rid of the circle hatch and make a rectangular hatch. Attachments:
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Post by southshoreslayer on Sept 13, 2014 16:16:53 GMT -6
Does the piece in the picture below help support the transom? I would really like to cut it out a little and install a bigger access hatch rather than just having that small circle access port. I would basically get rid of the circle hatch and make a rectangular hatch. Funny you asked because I just asked the same thing my my thread lol. I'm sure we will get some good info! |
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Post by acdaddy0 on Sept 13, 2014 18:01:10 GMT -6
Round hatches are more water tight.
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Post by acdaddy0 on Sept 13, 2014 18:04:18 GMT -6
You won't gain much space in there with a rectangular hatch. Shouldn't weaken anything if you cut it in right. Measure twice cut once!
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Post by seagristle on Sept 15, 2014 13:02:25 GMT -6
Been thinking about the same thing. Would like to put a upper drain in my live well and get rid of the tube but don't think I can get at it thru the current port.
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Post by acdaddy0 on Sept 15, 2014 15:01:37 GMT -6
Just to add , a rectangular hatch will have a hinged lid and with all them cables in the way it will hinder access with lid swing.
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Post by Juan on Sept 15, 2014 17:41:39 GMT -6
I'd open that circular hatch, feel underneath for supports, and if there weren't any, I'd cut that sucker out and put in a rectangular hatch. It has to be a real pain trying to do anything through that hatch. A rectangular hatch should give you more room to access the bilge but even with the extra room, it's still no piece of cake. Mine came with a rectangular hatch. They have a rubber seal and are waterproof and they're a lot quicker to remove than the screw in type circular hatches in case you need to access the bilge in a hurry. As stated, they are hinged, but the only time mine has a problem opening all the way or closing, is when the motor is tilted all the way up. I tried to find a decent picture of the lid but this is all I had:  |
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Post by CaptWoody on Sept 16, 2014 14:44:39 GMT -6
Kinda makes you feel like a proctologist doesn't it?
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yolo
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Post by yolo on Sept 16, 2014 14:55:20 GMT -6
You'll be fine putting a bigger hatch in.
Working in the bilge will be MUCH easier and that splash well doesn't provide support to the transome.
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Post by Simple Man on Sept 20, 2014 11:57:23 GMT -6
I third the bigger hatch. Someone needs flogging for putting in those little round access hatches.
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