Front Storage Hatch

Fishbone lures · #1 01-12-2016, 10:14 PM

Looking to get some help on my front storage hatch. I have a 1976 23 SF inboard which was nicely restored. When the restoration was done the front storage hatch was covered over. I want to cut the deck and open that hatch back up to be able to use it for storage of life jackets and misc things how ever i'm not sure what to do for a hatch cover. Ideally id like to keep it as flush as possible. Does anyone have any exigence making a replacement hatch base off of the specifications for this box? I would go with an after market cover but I need it to be water proof and as flush as it can be. Any help would be great.

CHANCE1234 · #2 01-20-2016, 10:12 AM

Anyone got an old hatch they don't need. Maybe this guy could recore and install. Done deal. Anybody

caper · #3 01-20-2016, 12:39 PM

This gentleman has a similar post on THT and Caboman has responded to him there. I will have an extra one sometime in the spring - late May or so.

Fishbone lures · #4 01-20-2016, 05:23 PM

Thanks caper, are you re-doing yours and that's why you'll have an extra? i'm trying to get ideas what to do with mine. trying not to spend $1000 on a custom hatch.

CHANCE1234 · #5 01-20-2016, 07:00 PM

I think he's talking about the in deck storage hatch aft of the raised casting deck

caboman22 · #6 01-21-2016, 12:18 AM

Hello fishbone lures,
I have the original hatch in floor storage in front of the console from a 1974 23cc. I'm finishing up my restoration on my boat and had all new custom hatches made. I have several parts Up for sale. Pm me if interested I'm in south Jersey..

Thanks....

Fishbone lures · #7 01-21-2016, 06:32 PM

thanks caboman, i sent you a PM