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Fiberglass Bow Hatch 1989 Montauk 17'
scottmcx	#1  Posted on 10/21/16 - 5:19 AM
Member Posts: 7 Comments: 1 Joined: 01/27/10	The hinge points of the hatch have failed. I'd like to get a replacement but can't find. Anyone have a source? (changed abbreviated year to full 4 digit year per guideline #1 at the top of this page) Edited by Joe Kriz on 10/21/16 - 11:14 AM
Phil T	#2  Posted on 10/21/16 - 5:43 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	There are no sources for fiberglass covers. The are techniques to repair your hatch. Can you post photos so we can provide appropriate advice?
scottmcx	#3  Posted on 10/21/16 - 6:27 AM
Member Posts: 7 Comments: 1 Joined: 01/27/10	Excuse the dirt...Hurricane debris. I have not remove it and one side is still hanging on. If you need me to remove I can scottmcx attached the following image: [105.19Kb] Edited by scottmcx on 10/21/16 - 6:57 AM
Phil T	#4  Posted on 10/21/16 - 12:22 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	The cover has a wood perimeter and layers of fiberglass/gelcoat on top and bottom. One could dig out the rotted wood, scarf in a piece with epoxy and drill new holes.
Weatherly	#5  Posted on 10/22/16 - 8:21 AM
Member Posts: 752 Comments: 4 Joined: 12/31/06	The focus of the repair should be on installing the correct hinges. The hinges in your photograph are outrage hinges. You need to obtain and install a pair of Montauk locker hinges. Look at the parts photograph index for further reference. This is a common failure point. The Montauk locker hinges alllow for a nut, bolt, washer fastening through the hatch cover at 3 points, making for a more secure fastening of the hinge. Edited by Weatherly on 10/25/16 - 7:27 AM