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Old 03-20-2013, 01:21 PM
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Default Race hatch or Big blower scoops?
Need a lot of extra clearance for my new x dimension and bigger blowers. First thought was raise my hatch and put bigger scoops (we use the sun pad a lot) But then I started thinking about a padded apache style race hatch. Any input?
I think the scoops will be easier.
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I would do an Apache style hatch. Raised with a pad for the wife to sun bathe. The back if that boat would look killer with a raised hatch like an old school race boat. I was never a fan of a sunkin hatch.
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well find me some pics for examples!
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Originally Posted by lil red
well find me some pics for examples!
I have the answer!!!!!!!!
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lol i was just looking at them in another thread, i'll take some measurements and let you know bob. I want to do it one piece though
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Hey jamie,
i vote for the apache hatches.
Left some feedback for you too.
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Originally Posted by lil red
lol i was just looking at them in another thread, i'll take some measurements and let you know bob. I want to do it one piece though
Bolt them together, cover with some foam and vinyl for the ladies to lay on, DONE. Bob
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If you just raised the deck up flush with the side upholstery (looks like 8") would that not give you enough clearance?
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Originally Posted by 502ss
If you just raised the deck up flush with the side upholstery (looks like 8") would that not give you enough clearance?
No it wont, unfortunately I need about 4 more inches over that.

Bob what did you use for the flat sheet on your plug ?
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Originally Posted by lil red
No it wont, unfortunately I need about 4 more inches over that.

Bob what did you use for the flat sheet on your plug ?
looking at yours cant you just get the room toy need by raising yours flush with the padding around your hatch's?
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