fiber glass hatch
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I have long thought about this, even before having a new one piece hatch "stock" hatch made. I do know of a qualified glass person that has a ton of expertise in the boat business. I would be willing to approach him under these terms and conditions:
The design, engineering, prototype, tooling costs be evenly shared between those persons willing to embark upon this project.
That "team" of people then own said tooling and control the production output.
All monies are paid to the builder unless the "team" wishes to elect a CTO (chief team officer) and that person controls all monies.
Ok------that said, who interested?
The design, engineering, prototype, tooling costs be evenly shared between those persons willing to embark upon this project.
That "team" of people then own said tooling and control the production output.
All monies are paid to the builder unless the "team" wishes to elect a CTO (chief team officer) and that person controls all monies.
Ok------that said, who interested?
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My original idea of a replacement hatch was basically this. Think of your existing "stock" Awesom hatch. Take that, and turn it upside. Or, gelcoat side up. I looked closely at a Cig 36 Gladiator hatch and really liked the design and final product. That would represent what the Awesome hatch would be. Scoops would be optional because in some cases, the extra clearance gained by NOT having the hatch cushion and turning the hatch upside down, there would be an extra number of inches gained in motor clearance to the underside of the hatch.
Any fresh idea's, please do post um.
Any fresh idea's, please do post um.
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Being that the cockpit is so cramped, I would hate to loose the sunpad, we actually enjoy that part
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After thinking it over and discussing with my wife, it was brought to my attention that we use the hatch to sit on, sun bathe, etc. not realizing it was vital to my wife, as I was more concerned about the weight and speed!!!
I will think about this a little more before making a decision, however, I found it very interesting about your thoughts of reversing the hatch. I did look at the Gladitor and it is a nice looking hatch. I think a towel and cushion would be a great accommodation for my wife and whoever I bring on the boat. LOL
Can you find out what it would cost or make this hatch and the approximate weight it would be.
I will think about this a little more before making a decision, however, I found it very interesting about your thoughts of reversing the hatch. I did look at the Gladitor and it is a nice looking hatch. I think a towel and cushion would be a great accommodation for my wife and whoever I bring on the boat. LOL
Can you find out what it would cost or make this hatch and the approximate weight it would be.
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I found your thoughts interesting. Respecting your idea's, I welcome any design changes to the hatch, regardless of whether or not the sunpad is used. Costs would be a direct result of the number of owners willing to be a part of this, or any future product project.
Question is, who pays for the time involved in design concept, design approval, part drawings, part bill of materials, costs schedule and associated admin costs.
Question is, who pays for the time involved in design concept, design approval, part drawings, part bill of materials, costs schedule and associated admin costs.
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