engine hatch
09-11-2007, 11:47 AM
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engine hatch
if any one can help
im trying to build a new engine hatch.
the boat is a 78 24 ft skv with twin sbc
and the hatch weighs a ton..
can any one help with clues on what the new
ones are made of and how they construct them?
thank you
sea slut
im trying to build a new engine hatch.
the boat is a 78 24 ft skv with twin sbc
and the hatch weighs a ton..
can any one help with clues on what the new
ones are made of and how they construct them?
thank you
sea slut
09-12-2007, 10:52 AM
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Here's where you need to be.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/f...play.php?f=167
Tell us if you want something to cover the engines or if you want something you can walk/lay on and that will help with materials & construction suggestions.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/f...play.php?f=167
Tell us if you want something to cover the engines or if you want something you can walk/lay on and that will help with materials & construction suggestions.
09-13-2007, 11:42 PM
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09-14-2007, 11:13 AM
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Engine hatch
I've built several before and am in the process of building one for my 28 Cigarette SS. Depending on your budget, you have a number of options. As a base, you can use either plywood, KLEGECELL, or end-core balsa. First layer of glass should be something strong like woven roving, second layer, 10 ounce cloth or so, and final layer(s), chopmat to allow you to sand to a smooth surface. There are LOTS of glass and Kevlar options, this is just a simple old school way of constructing the hatch. Make sure you use laminatng resin and not finishing resin, especially for the earlier layers.
Barry
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09-15-2007, 08:21 PM
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Origionally my friend was going to make my new hatch composite with carbon fiber finish . Then I've decided to go the cheaper and faster way with plywood. Got a 1"X8' two side good marine grade plywood . Doubled up at the perimeter and at the center with 1"X4" wide strips. Sprayed with epoxy primer to seal it against moisture , and finished painting it with PPG . Got two scoops from a local guy for 120 bucks each ,and reinforced it with an extra layer of mat to withstand some pressure , in case someone decide to step on it . The new hatch actually weighs half of what the original hatch did .The old hatch was padded with vinyl finish , high density foam and a stainless mirror inside.
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Last edited by spectras only; 09-15-2007 at 08:24 PM.
