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10-18-2007, 10:43 AM
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Gen X Graphics
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1984 30' Scarab S-type with twin 502's ------ 1974 21' Tahiti Jet with a 502
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Scarab bow hatches, What to do?
So i recently bought a 1984 30' s-type. It has the 2 hatches for the cuddy cabin, they stick off the deck about 3 inches and IMO look like sh*t. I was wondering if anyone here has any suggestions for replacement's? Can new ones be purchased that are a lower profile or has anyone made something on there own? I can post a picture if anyone would like, Any ideas?
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10-18-2007, 12:44 PM
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Are the hatches side by side, or front to back? Mine are side to side, which I believe the S types were too, and I had the same problem. I priced new ones, which were very, very expensive, and ended up painting mine instead. They turned out ok, I don't know yet about durability. I am curious to see what other people have done- anyone else?
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10-18-2007, 02:34 PM
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I beleive the S types had front to back hatches. The raised deck Scarab 300 had side by side hatches. Are you looking for something similar to what the hatches on a Top Gun look like. They appear to be flush with the deck.
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10-18-2007, 03:23 PM
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West Marine sells a variety of styles and sizes of hatches. If you cant find a lower profile one of the same size, go a little larger. I think all the old scarabs had plywood coring with glass on each side, so enlarging the hole is not a big deal.
I've also made hatches from lexan. It's available at plastics dealers. Plexi works too, but get it over 1/2" thick, or someone will stand on it and break it.
Gary
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10-18-2007, 06:02 PM
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Gen X Graphics
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I beleive the S types had front to back hatches. The raised deck Scarab 300 had side by side hatches. Are you looking for something similar to what the hatches on a Top Gun look like. They appear to be flush with the deck.
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The hatches are front to back. I am not farmiliar with the top gun style hatches. Can you post a pic?
Flush mounted would be the ultimate IMO. |
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10-18-2007, 06:51 PM
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Here are some pictures.
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10-18-2007, 08:14 PM
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Gen X Graphics
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1984 30' Scarab S-type with twin 502's ------ 1974 21' Tahiti Jet with a 502
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That looks real smooth! I dont need them to look that built in but better then the way they look now. Here is a picture of showing how much they stick up. Any ideas?
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04-06-2008, 10:55 AM
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77' Scarab S-type
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What did you decide on the hatches? I was looking for the same thing and have not found ones that are just right.
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04-06-2008, 01:24 PM
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Gen X Graphics
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1984 30' Scarab S-type with twin 502's ------ 1974 21' Tahiti Jet with a 502
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Not sure what I am going to do...Boat has kind of taken a back seat right now plus I have so many other things to do to it, the hatches are the least of my worries!
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04-07-2008, 01:01 PM
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1980 scarab S-type
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I replace mine with bomar hatches...A little lower profile and nearly a direct fit
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