- Aug 17, 2010
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- 2008 44 Sedan Bridge
2017 Avon 380DL RIB w/ Yamaha 40
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2020 Sea-Doo RXT-X
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- Twin QSC-500 HO
Hi Brian, I wondered about that sealed area and water. What did you do to add a hatch? pics?
I installed a 6" inspection deck plate with a clear cover.
I don't have a picture of the hole that I can find surprisingly, but I put it in the surface of the walkway as far aft as possible, pretty much between the two sea strainers for the generator and air conditioner. Hole was cut using a 5 1/2" hole saw (if I remember the diameter well), and involved a lot of "I hope this is a good idea" second-guessing!
You have to go through two separate materials. First is around 1/4" to 5/16" of fiberglass (which I keep on my desk as a souvenir!), then about an inch of marine plywood. The two separated as the hole was drilled.
Here is a picture from inside the hole looking forward. The bulkhead you see is not at the end of the walkway. It is the reinforcing brace at the position where the walkway widens, and it does not go all the way to the hull.
Just seems like a bad idea to have a captive space like this in the hull of a boat...