Raised Hatch

[Pedlyr]

I ran out of time and had someone finish my hatch project inspired by RC65. I got the bench seats from the owner of a 26 on Long Island. I replaced all the wood with Azec and installed new hinges. Seat unfolds aft but there are no supports yet. Hatch was raised almost 8" and is a perfect height. Can lean on seats like a leaning post or sit and see over windshield. Height also makes it easier walking around because seats overhang hatch. Just bulky trying to get to engine but doable.

[RC65]

Looks great Ed!

[holty]

Nice work.

regards Holty

[Fisherlady2]

Nicely done! And I like the improved functionality for you. We all use our boats a bit differently so tweaking is a good thing. ☘☘☘

[Pedlyr]

So 2 years later the finish was always sloppy on the hatch and driving me nuts. So I faired the fiberglass topped with gelcoat and re-gelcoatd. First time working with gelcoat. I think I did OK. I also added Soundown and boy what a difference. About a 50% reduction I figure. Really nice at lower speeds in the harbor.

[My My Hey Hey]

Nice work. Have you retired or something? What's with getting all this work done on the boat?

[Pedlyr]

Ha! I know. Helps being home every night for 2 years now. Off this week for first time in 3 years. So just launching boat for season now. Weather crappy here anyway. Not much sun this year