Big_Baller

This is kind of a spin off of my build thread 24' Outlaw 575sci Build but figured it would warrant its own discussion. Got pretty far along with my build this year and got the engine started but leaving rear bench out until I feel good with a water test. Now being 6'5" 270 any kind of engine work with the rear bench in is not fun so I was thinking of two thing, please suggest more if you have them. below is an image of the area of the bench I was thinking of removing / lifting.

1. This is by far the easier path, but I would make the rear bench two pieces. the larger section would be bottom plus two sides, and the center upper section would pull out.
2. Attach the center upper section to the engine lid so it would lift with the rear hatch. I like this option better but would need to find some decent looking brackets.

DrFeelgood

Option 2 is how my Sunsation is set up. It makes engine room access with twins so much easier. I'm pretty sure all the 32 Dominators were the same.

Big_Baller

Ah exactly, do you have an picture of how the bench is attached to the lid?

DrFeelgood

the hatch is off in my garage now, I can take a pic of it later. But I can tell you it's all one piece of fiberglass, molded with a right angle in it, and the cushion is attached to that.

Big_Baller

Yeah I figured it was a nice factory piece, well no rush with the picture, this will be my winter project.

Speed0verdose

This^

I like this idea. Although my hatch is already extremely heavy, but wouldn't mind looking into this.

DrFeelgood

Ooh I'm sorry I never got a chance to take this pic for this thread. My boat is all back together but I can go raise the hatch and take some pics of it.

DrFeelgood

Here's a few pics.

Speed0verdose

What all did you have to do?

DrFeelgood

Nothing. That's the way it was delivered when new. 1996 Sunsation Dominator.