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<blockquote data-quote="Rat" data-source="post: 142938" data-attributes="member: 1914"><p>The easiest way for watertight hatches is to buy them. However, I have seen some built that are very good.</p><p></p><p>After you cut the opening you will need to add battens all the way 'round. Then rout a 'U' shaped channel in the center of the batten. In one or two of the corners tap this with a hose fitting, attach a hose and route it to a bulkhead or bilge drain area. Install a seal (weatherstripping) on the inside of the 'U' channel and use a good hatch dog to keep it tight. This is the best way I have seen to make a dry box hatch from scratch. But like I said, a good Tempress hatch will save lots of time.[ATTACH=full]14376[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rat, post: 142938, member: 1914"] The easiest way for watertight hatches is to buy them. However, I have seen some built that are very good. After you cut the opening you will need to add battens all the way 'round. Then rout a 'U' shaped channel in the center of the batten. In one or two of the corners tap this with a hose fitting, attach a hose and route it to a bulkhead or bilge drain area. Install a seal (weatherstripping) on the inside of the 'U' channel and use a good hatch dog to keep it tight. This is the best way I have seen to make a dry box hatch from scratch. But like I said, a good Tempress hatch will save lots of time.[ATTACH type="full" alt="Hatch drain.jpg"]14376._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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