Operation "Hatch Repair" underway

[frayed_knot]

Originally Posted by macojoe

But if were me I be digging out that foam and checking out the gas tank, before it starts leaking!

What would I be looking for exactly? Corrosion? My luck, I'd cause a leak ;) There is no smell of gasoline ( yet ) so I'm inclined to not dig around too much. However, I don't like the foam being there. Dangit, now what do I do?

[macojoe]

Well your right! If you start digging you might end up with a season stopping problem??

If there is no gas smell then just finish the hatch, and fish, But this fall remove the hatch and cover for winter to dry out the foam and plan on it being a winter project!

But its something that needs to be done! Don't let it go to long!!

[reelapeelin]

Let all the foam DRY OUT B4 ya reinstall the deck...w/it replaced and sealed properly, it shouldn't get moisture back in it ;) ...

[Skools Out]

looks great just leave the foam in and have a good season without other issues

[msbhammer]

Frayed, Great job, cant wait to see the rest of the work and the copleted project. Your doing good, keep on truckin. ;)

[Airslot]

One question. with the wood coming within an inch of the edge, will the hatch go back in place? Pretty sure it will, but check it before you glass it in.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by Airslot

One question. with the wood coming within an inch of the edge, will the hatch go back in place? Pretty sure it will, but check it before you glass it in.

I's thinkin' the same thing ;) ... and I commend yer work FK ...looks like some good stuff goin' on there 8) ...

[Skools Out]

hey Fray i can measure my 78 hatch to see what it has for spacing on the edges of mine.

[frayed_knot]

There is a 1" lip all the way around the deck (see it in the pic), That's why I went with a 1" gap. Keep in mind, that the gap will be larger by the time the edge gets to the lip (angled cut). It looks like the edge of the cover just rests on the lip. I should have plenty of room. I could just sink some screws into the screw holes for the access covers and set it in place before glassing just to make sure. Thanks guys.

[parishht]

Just out of curiosity, how much will the completed project cost you?