splashwell hatch

[Skools Out]

yeah i raised mine to 25" too but i want to do like yours and put a real hatch cover on mine.

[tnltracy]

Bumping this old thread to the top with a question for folks with 78-79 V's. I have same setup with the large hatch in the splash well. I'm trying to figure out best way to latch it down so it's sealed and isn't just sitting there waiting to fly off.

Can anyone who has dealt with this setup comment on how they latch this cover down? It's a good solid cover, I just can't seem to find hardware that looks like it will work.

Thanks!!

[tnltracy]

I was able to figure out a solution that worked to my satisfaction over the weekend. My biggest issue was that there were 4 separate hold downs, as seen in pics earlier in this thread, and there was some level of dependance between them on all for acutally working properly. Also, the lower ones were near all the motor hoses/wiring, creating a risk of chafing and related issues there.

I ultimatly put one clamp on each end of the hatch, so there's only 2 now, and it works great. Pix to follow for future reference.

[spareparts]

I relocated the batteries and other things to where the fish boxes are in my boat(79). I plan to seal the transom hatch with silicone and screw it in place(semi permanent). the only thing I have back there now is one of three bilge pumps and an auto switch. I figured I would never take a chance on opening that hatch while in the water, I liked teh idea of moving my batteries to a better location

[tnltracy]

Originally Posted by spareparts

I relocated the batteries and other things to where the fish boxes are in my boat(79). I plan to seal the transom hatch with silicone and screw it in place(semi permanent). the only thing I have back there now is one of three bilge pumps and an auto switch. I figured I would never take a chance on opening that hatch while in the water, I liked teh idea of moving my batteries to a better location

Mine is same setup. Batteries are in front of the gastank now, just behind seats in middle of bilge. So like yours, only thing in the rear bilge area is the pump and switch. I don't want to seal it as I figure as soon as I do I"ll have a reason to get in there, but happy with the latches as installed now and comfortable they aren't going anywhere unless I open them.