Thanks SneakAttack. i started out making cardboard templates of the engine compartment. Then made a template of the back and front. Transferred everything to wood. Figured out the height and style i wanted and started cutting. i wanted to be able to walk on them so i cut in stringers. Once i could jump on them and not have them flex i had them glassed up.

It looks like the top cover for the carbs is clear?? thats sweet looking I want!

sweet...thats awesome! i measured mine today and my hatch scoops are 5inches tall so im thinking i will double the height. i do not have intercoolers and my flame arresters hit the top of the scoops now. i want to make sure i have enough room to clear when i add intercoolers.

how much does your hatch weigh?

do you stand or put any weight on your hatch if so how does it hold up? i believe your hatch is one piece? what are the pros and cons of a split hatch? thanks

I can stand on it all day Dave can answer that better than me but theres stringers inside for support. It is about 5 1/2" high.

On the cigarettes they have a really thick original sun pad. I believe its about 6 inches. My hatch is at the top of the boat and my inside dimension of the hatch is 5 1/2 inches. That's just enough to fit 4 inch Intercoolers 8/71s and 3inch flame arrestors

Ryan...perhaps you should put a picture of yourself up here to give an idea of how strong those hatches are, considering you jumped up and down on them? LMAO!

If you would like post the picture you have of me above your bed!!!! Hahahahagaga excuse me for not shopping at baby gap!!!!!! Hahahaha

Imagine how funny it'd be if you DID? Lol.

Mike why are messing with the captain?!