Pic of old school race hatches
 

I am looking for some good close up pic of race hatches. would like the old apach/ scarab/ cig log box style Not the new newer scope style. Have done a search on here but no good shots of just the hatches.

Here are a few of Kemo.

36 Cig of some type. Was in the shop a couple years ago, i have more shots if need be.

what are the deminsions of that hatch? do you still have them? thanks

41 apache race hatches with plexiglass insert to quiet engine noise and and allow enough air through

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Love those Apache Powerboats! Tonto?

Check out the old photos on HORBA www.historicraceboats.com

There are plenty of shots fromthe 70's and 80's with those type of hatches.

yes sir

Sorry, they were off a customers boat. No longer have 'em

ok thanks glassdave. those hatches on tonto are awesome. caseyh dont be scared lol. the KV will be out the paint booth in two weeks then a hatch VERY similar to the hatch in this thread will be made.

Glass Dave I think you made this hatch?? I was trying to figure out a way to make some "plugs" for the openings. Is that something you do also?


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do you know the dimensions of your hatch? mostly how tall is it? i love those hatches its all business. great looking boat you have!

Yep, i made the rough hatch for the owner and he fit it to the boat. It was originally for a TG but i altered up the mold to the rough dimensions and he took it from there. Looks good on the boat. I could probably make some flat cored sheets with the same schedule but the would have to be fit and glassed in. Why are you trying to fill them in? just curious.

Mr.Sneak i actually did the same as above for a 38KV that was here in Ohio. Not sure how it worked (i think he sold the boat/project) but the dimensions of the shoulder of that hatch were close. Shoot me a PM and I'll send ya my number if interested. From the surface of the deck it is about six plus inches.

I love the hatch! I think you miss understood I am NOT trying to get rid of the slits... Id like to have a plugs made that I can take on/ off... For rain or noise

Thank you I can take some measurements for you when I get home

oops . . got'cha. no i dont make anything like that.

How tall are the Apache race hatches?

Here is couple of shots of the ones i built

sonic700- those are great looking hatches you built. can you tell us more details. any input would be great. thanks

yo caseyh-im not hijacking your thread i promise lol

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.

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Mike why are messing with the captain?!

Sonic700, a scholar and a gentleman.

LOL...thats great! thanks for the info guys! i will post pics on my own thread when im done.
----caseyh thanks for not calling me out for hijacking but after speaking with you a month ago it seems we are looking for the same info on the hatches.

Thanks guys for all the kind words. Dan if you would like a set i can hook you up. As far as Mike goes you get NOTHING!!!!!!!!! lol

Sneak Attack keep us updated. I love other peoples projects.

You got your own projects.. First on the list is a filler piece for the benches

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No problem. We can fit mine and I will make another one for you. I like other peoples projects cause its not my money!!!!!!

its all good just sitting back and going to watch you make them fist. plus i wont be seeing my boat untill the new paint and wires are done. may be a while.

Make one for me and it`ll pay for yours

I have these for sale if anyone is interested. Bob L-78.5 inches, with in front 40 inches, with in rear 38.5 inches, height 11.5