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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: YaDude on August 20, 2014, 05:43:52 AM

Title: Building an engine hatch
Post by: YaDude on August 20, 2014, 05:43:52 AM

Hi guys. I'm looking to build an engine hatch and put a bench seat in the back of my boat. I've searched the forum and only found a little bit of stuff. Anyone have any tips. Like with framing, hinges, and how to set up the actuator.
Thank you
Here's a picture of my Hallett. And a picture of what I would like to do




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Title: Re: Building an engine hatch
Post by: Your Mom on August 20, 2014, 07:59:35 AM

If everything else is manual on your boat make it like the lower pic with gas shocks an pin locks. Find the right hinge by doing some research. I built a wall in front of engine that slides into a track connected to seats and held in by pin locks with a speaker box. The hatch I built mimics the curve/angle of hull.  Made with plywood an laddered with 1x3 between outside/inside pieces and a 1x4 trimmed to inside hull curves...
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(https://forum.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi897.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fac178%2F2ndlight%2Fjet%2520boat%2Fyourmomhatch1.jpg&hash=c8f0c58455b63688e5eb3ce5e996a3a188d6ebb5)
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This last one is an older pic but the hatch and interior are the same.
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Title: Re: Building an engine hatch
Post by: YaDude on August 20, 2014, 09:24:12 AM

I saw some pictures of your boat on an old post.  Your work came out awesome. 
It looks like your's opens up similar to a tonneau cover on a truck.
I like that idea, it makes things easier than installing an actuator.
Did you put fiberglass on the top?  My fiberglass skills consist of trying it only one time before.
I was thinking of putting a small pad and upholstery so that it is comfortable to lay on.

Title: Re: Building an engine hatch
Post by: Your Mom on August 20, 2014, 10:58:53 AM

Just on the inside on a few structural areas... Doing the whole thing is pointless. Used 3/8 marine foam on top then vinyl. The scoop is made like a custom speaker box out of a t-shirt an fiberglass then covered in vinyl. Wood was sealed before covering and is strong enough for me (240lbs) to jump on

Title: Re: Building an engine hatch
Post by: chriscab on August 20, 2014, 11:44:25 AM

That's goona look killer


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Title: Re: Building an engine hatch
Post by: YaDude on August 20, 2014, 02:43:26 PM

Thanks guys that really helps a lot.  Now i'm able to plan out the process.  Doesn't seem too hard.

Title: Re: Building an engine hatch
Post by: steves86ta on August 22, 2014, 01:22:21 PM

thanks to Kayotk's pics, i built one for the Bahner and i practically copied his design haha!

I used 3/8" plywood, 2X6 for the front panel, and 2x4 for the rest for the framing. Then resin coated and did a couple sheets of glass. Im pretty sure its fairly bulletproof.

Then had it covered by a guy here in highland for 250!

heres a couple pics
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(https://forum.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv643%2Fsteves86ta%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FIMG95201408189518370995505_zpssvj6d50s.jpg&hash=a094013ac9de2db7169299618bbe3a7fbb084c5d) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/steves86ta/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG95201408189518370995505_zpssvj6d50s.jpg.html)

(https://forum.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv643%2Fsteves86ta%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FIMG_20140818_184316_066_zpssr7or7sf.jpg&hash=5cfb057620f0c8c0300c418abd19cab57c9082bf) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/steves86ta/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140818_184316_066_zpssr7or7sf.jpg.html)

(https://forum.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv643%2Fsteves86ta%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FIMG_20140818_191805_364_zpsbyhfyrx3.jpg&hash=3ccd2ec23bcc74e2ef9d30030177d961d6637c32) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/steves86ta/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140818_191805_364_zpsbyhfyrx3.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Building an engine hatch
Post by: Your Mom on August 22, 2014, 02:48:36 PM

Personally...I like the sides and back to sit inside the hull making it more flush.