Run with deck Hatches open ?
08-08-2004, 07:42 PM
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Re: Run with deck Hatches open ?
Mike, I never run with my deck hatches open. Wouldn't even consider it. I'd end up ripping them off in the wind, and just in case you ever stuffed it, well I don't even want to go there. I just don't think it's a good idea.
My 85' 242 had 2 portholes in the side of each hull, one fixed and one that opened with a screen. I wouldn't even run with those open.
You get your Quad IV's yet???? Russ
My 85' 242 had 2 portholes in the side of each hull, one fixed and one that opened with a screen. I wouldn't even run with those open.
You get your Quad IV's yet???? Russ
08-08-2004, 10:18 PM
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Re: Run with deck Hatches open ?
Yes, I run with them open often.
The standard friction locks don't do a very good job though of holding them in one spot. They WILL slam open when you don't expect it, but it won;t hurt the beefy Bomar hatches.
I made a custom set of "struts" for the hatches to replace the Bomar pieces with the "friction lock wheel". My pieces have four positions with snap buttons like you see on crutches for adjustment. Press in the two buttons and move to the next position.
I run with them open only about an inch high - just enough to keep the lock latch arms from bumping the frame. Very effective Ram Air. Really does a good job of moving the heat out (with the cabin door open).
I notice 0.3mph loss on GPS WOT with all four open to the first notch. In rowdy conditions, I keep them closed.
The standard friction locks don't do a very good job though of holding them in one spot. They WILL slam open when you don't expect it, but it won;t hurt the beefy Bomar hatches.
I made a custom set of "struts" for the hatches to replace the Bomar pieces with the "friction lock wheel". My pieces have four positions with snap buttons like you see on crutches for adjustment. Press in the two buttons and move to the next position.
I run with them open only about an inch high - just enough to keep the lock latch arms from bumping the frame. Very effective Ram Air. Really does a good job of moving the heat out (with the cabin door open).
I notice 0.3mph loss on GPS WOT with all four open to the first notch. In rowdy conditions, I keep them closed.
08-09-2004, 07:17 AM
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Re: Run with deck Hatches open ?
Originally Posted by mcollinstn
Yes, I run with them open often.
The standard friction locks don't do a very good job though of holding them in one spot. They WILL slam open when you don't expect it, but it won;t hurt the beefy Bomar hatches.
I made a custom set of "struts" for the hatches to replace the Bomar pieces with the "friction lock wheel". My pieces have four positions with snap buttons like you see on crutches for adjustment. Press in the two buttons and move to the next position.
I run with them open only about an inch high - just enough to keep the lock latch arms from bumping the frame. Very effective Ram Air. Really does a good job of moving the heat out (with the cabin door open).
I notice 0.3mph loss on GPS WOT with all four open to the first notch. In rowdy conditions, I keep them closed.
The standard friction locks don't do a very good job though of holding them in one spot. They WILL slam open when you don't expect it, but it won;t hurt the beefy Bomar hatches.
I made a custom set of "struts" for the hatches to replace the Bomar pieces with the "friction lock wheel". My pieces have four positions with snap buttons like you see on crutches for adjustment. Press in the two buttons and move to the next position.
I run with them open only about an inch high - just enough to keep the lock latch arms from bumping the frame. Very effective Ram Air. Really does a good job of moving the heat out (with the cabin door open).
I notice 0.3mph loss on GPS WOT with all four open to the first notch. In rowdy conditions, I keep them closed.
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