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Starboard floor hatch question??
I have been contemplating replacing the teak floor hatch covers with starboard. I noticed Reel & MJ have/had the starboard hatch covers and I do like how they look. However my question is, do you have to add some sort of support underneath the cover so it won't bend when being stepped on? I know I pack some pounds and was wondering if the material will hold up when my fat arse steps on it. So I was wondering if some cleats underneath would add support and if so how do you attach them?
Thanks for any help guys.
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1976 Wellcraft V-20 Steplift w/1983 175 HP Johnson 1973 Sears 12 ft. V bottom w/1958 3 HP Evinrude "A boat is a hole in the water, surrounded by wood & fiberglass, into which one pours hard earned money into" 
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06-10-2009, 08:31 PM
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Tsubaki,
Thanks for the info and I always appreciate your ("make my life easier") mods. I love your "bilge guard" too, that's a great idea! I plan on doing the floor with the light grey Durabak so im going for the whole new clean look routine. I will make sure to take lots of pictures of my progress and the end results. Hopefully if the weather holds out for this weekend I may be laying down the first coat of paint. Pictures coming soon.
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1976 Wellcraft V-20 Steplift w/1983 175 HP Johnson 1973 Sears 12 ft. V bottom w/1958 3 HP Evinrude "A boat is a hole in the water, surrounded by wood & fiberglass, into which one pours hard earned money into"
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06-10-2009, 11:43 PM
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Tsubaki's right about using 3/4"...I'm no lightweight and have had some healthy lads aboard w/no probs...keep in mind Starboard in this size WILL expand, so leave some "wiggle room"...I chose light grey and it gets hot on bare feet in summer's direct sun...white will not. They make it now w/diamond texture and I think I would use it now in this application
   The aft lid is split w/the onboard charger attached under the front half, folds up for charging...on the bottom of the hatch in back are two group 31 batteries for the electric trolling motor...the two lid pieces are connected w/a SS continuous hinge. 3/4" finger holes in each end of each lid make lifting hardware unneccessary and work like a champ. 
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'74 V-20/ BF 150 '95 V-21/ BF 150 '84 V-20/ 200 2.4 Merc '87 V-20/'18 F150 Yamaha 
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06-11-2009, 08:04 AM
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Reel,
I may borrow your hinged hatch idea also. That gives me some good ideas for my middle hatch where the ropes & bumpers are stored. I believe I will go with the plain white like Tsubaki did, only because it's less expensive. The best price on Ebay I could find right now is $86.95 X 2. So I am still searching for cheaper if there is such a thing. MJ, Two years ago when I joined here, seeing your V20 all done up really inspired me to one day do the same. It sure did look sweet with all the re-mods you did. Thanks guys for all your great ideas. This is truly my favorite site, even though I don't post alot, I am here reading everyday.
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1976 Wellcraft V-20 Steplift w/1983 175 HP Johnson 1973 Sears 12 ft. V bottom w/1958 3 HP Evinrude "A boat is a hole in the water, surrounded by wood & fiberglass, into which one pours hard earned money into"
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