Engine hatches, how to build

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11-18-2005 | 08:44 PM

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offthefront

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Re: Engine hatches, how to build

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Originally Posted by Pat McPherson

Dave, Lets have Rick build 2.
I don't want a scoop, just one that is flat and eliminates the pad.
Rick, I am serious. Do I contact you or go through JC.

Pat ... without the pad will it be just Gel ? ... I have had thoughts about a cover with no pad but carpet ...inlaid into the cover .... real nice carpet with maybe a logo or design ... be nice for standing/walking on and even a lawn chair spot for races , air shows ...ect ....

11-18-2005 | 09:30 PM

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Pat McPherson

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Re: Engine hatches, how to build

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Originally Posted by offthefront

Pat ... without the pad will it be just Gel ?

Yes, just white gel-coat, maybe some strips to match the deck or a decal.
The sun pad takes a beating from people climbing up from the swim platform and stepping on from the dock.
Both of my Donzis just had a simple hatch with no sun pad. I'd skip the scoop, no blower motor or other clearance issues.

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