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mikesuej
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Initially Posted - 11/28/2010 : 09:02:31

my bilge hatch door is ever so slightly warped so that it sticks up just a bit at for and aft ends as it sits in the recessed bilge openning. I am considering installing stainless steel hinges at the for end and a latch at the aft end to hold it down and flush. Does anyone have any ideas or another solution? Is there a reason I would not want to put hinges and a hatch latch on it? Thanks for any input or advice. . .

Michael T. Janocik
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Response Posted - 11/28/2010 : 15:33:42

I wonder if Tom Potter is still reading these posts?

Not sure if the 97 wing keel has the same small plywood bilge cover? I would replace the panel and not bother with hinges, when you need to get access quickly, just pull it out of the way with minimal restrictions.

Paul

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Response Posted - 11/28/2010 : 16:23:54

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by britinusa
 I wonder if Tom Potter is still reading these posts?

Not sure if the 97 wing keel has the same small plywood bilge cover? I would replace the panel and not bother with hinges, when you need to get access quickly, just pull it out of the way with minimal restrictions.

Paul
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Paul,

Problem is that I've already glued my nuteak down to the bilge cover and to replace it would be a huge ordeal to get new Nuteak lined up properly with surrounding floor, etc. I really don't see how hinges at the table end and a quick finger pull hatch like what is installed on the head wetlocker door would be any kind of hassle. Tom Potter took great care of our Seatitude. It's in top shape.

Would you elaborate on a situation wherein a quick release hatch latch and hinges would be an issue? I'm not being confrontational, I'm just looking to learn from others' perspectives.

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Response Posted - 11/28/2010 : 17:22:23

Just thinking that if you had uncontrolled water in the bilge and the electric pump failed and you wanted to get in there quick because a dozen other issues were causing a bit of consternation (panic :) then fiddling with the hatch might be an issue.

I bet it looks great with the new teak there! Do you have it throughout the cabin, and elsewhere?

Paul

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Response Posted - 11/28/2010 : 17:49:37

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by britinusa
 Just thinking that if you had uncontrolled water in the bilge and the electric pump failed and you wanted to get in there quick because a dozen other issues were causing a bit of consternation (panic :) then fiddling with the hatch might be an issue.

I bet it looks great with the new teak there! Do you have it throughout the cabin, and elsewhere?

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Paul - it's a fair point. But the warp in the hatch is causing problems now with the occassional toe catching the edge, etc. And yes, I have the Nuteak in the cockpit and cabin - you can view it here at www.seatitude.intuitwebites.com. Thanks for the input! MJ

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Response Posted - 11/28/2010 : 19:02:49

link did not work.

Should be http://seatitude.intuitwebsites.com/

How did you manage the transition from the NuTeak to the original edges of the sole?

Paul

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Response Posted - 11/28/2010 : 19:10:36

Michael,
I remember that hatch rocking a bit, but I kept carpet over it so it didn't bother me. I can see how it would be a nuisance with the new flooring you put down. I wonder if you took a sander and sanded a little wood off the back side of the hatch at the "high points" if that might make it fit better?

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Response Posted - 11/28/2010 : 20:11:16

Hi Tom, how about a post about how the 'new' boat is doing. Family ok?

Paul

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