Samantha Ritchie Posted August 22, 2022 Report Posted August 22, 2022 We are trying to figure out a good way to attach the round hatch for the aft locker (lazrette) on the CS17 M3, Any suggestions? Quote
Don Silsbe Posted August 22, 2022 Report Posted August 22, 2022 Samantha, I’m thousands of miles away from my boats, so I can’t take good closeup pix right now. If it needs to be locking, there are some commercial latches that work well. Alan just out some on Chief’s new CS17.3. I think he carries them in inventory now. I used locking latches on my Bay River Skiff, since I stow some expensive electronics in my seat tanks. https://www.fisheriessupply.com/sea-dog-line-anti-rattle-hatch-fastener/222110-1 On my rowing boat, I use a bungee latch. Look past the dog in these photos, and zoom in. Mine latch down. The crude sketch I just made shows them latching up. The tails of bungee make a good handle. Maybe some of the others have better photos to share. Quote
Don Silsbe Posted August 22, 2022 Report Posted August 22, 2022 Everybody at B&B uses sections of piano hinge for their hatches and compartment covers. On my rower, I just used a pair of white plastic hinges made by Sea Dog. They are working out great, and only cost a couple of bucks. (Got ‘em at Fisheries Supply.). They’re there behind the dog in those photos. Quote
Hirilonde Posted August 22, 2022 Report Posted August 22, 2022 My fore hatch on my Lapwing is oval, so 2 hinges were the answer. I went with brass. My seat hatches have piano hinges. 1 Quote
Kennneee Posted August 23, 2022 Report Posted August 23, 2022 There are many ways of hinging and securing hatches. I just made these for my Lapwing. I had some stainless carriage bolts and finish washers in my goodie box which make a neat post to secure the bungee. I still need to install them and do some whipping on the bungees to make them look good. The second shot shows the parts I used which includes a plywood donut as a doubler behind the bulkhead. The bulkhead is sandwiched between the nut on the left and the plywood donut. Hope that makes sense. Ken 1 Quote
Steve W Posted August 23, 2022 Report Posted August 23, 2022 I think you are asking about this: https://messing-about.com/forums/topic/9419-core-sound-20-mark-iii-3-skeena/?do=findComment&comment=105308 After living with that bungy closure for a few seasons I wouldn't change a thing. I keep fenders in their mostly. Quote
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