Offshoreonly.com

Offshoreonly.com (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/)
-   Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget-249/)
-   -   Hatch hinges (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/212886-hatch-hinges.html)

dereknkathy 03-14-2015 06:56 AM


Originally Posted by flashgordon (Post 4277675)
well...i am going to do same as PRATER...i have one hatch..lifts from from..i can get to back of motors,,,sucks..i want barn doors style,,had barn doors style on my 33 scarab ,,were great for working on stuff. time to cut this hatch in half!!!!!...get hinges,,reinforce mounting areas...add two scoops....get new cushions made....baa..gang..i will post photos,,,when i do this,,.............

ANY INPUT ON SCOOPS.....GOT TO HELP GETTING SOMNE FRESH COOLER AIR...I JUST WONDER HOW HOT IT GETTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT...

take hatch and put it away. make a new hatch split down center with the scoops. that way when it doesn't work you didn't kill the oem stuff and eff up resale value...

flashgordon 03-14-2015 09:55 AM


Originally Posted by offthefront (Post 4277836)
Ummm ....thread is 6 years old .... :)

hmmm,,,i guess i should look at dates,,,new in here...

flashgordon 03-14-2015 10:02 AM


Originally Posted by dereknkathy (Post 4278450)
take hatch and put it away. make a new hatch split down center with the scoops. that way when it doesn't work you didn't kill the oem stuff and eff up resale value...

well... i know I can make it work...my 33 scarab had barn door style,,i could access everything..made it real ez to work on stuff...
i can even get to dip stips to check trans fluid if i wated to...

murfman 03-14-2015 02:27 PM

Funny, I didn't care for the barn doors on my Nova. I much prefer the rear hinged one piece on my Magnum. I am looking for some quick release hinges for easier access when needed

murfman 03-14-2015 02:29 PM

This is what I'm thinking

http://www.iboats.com/Standard-Base-...VicaAstE8P8HAQ


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:55 PM.


Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.