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05-03-2021, 11:05 AM
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Splash well deck plate/bilge access
So. I'm sick of reaching through a tiny pie plate to access the bilge in my 20 Sceptre. I am planning to cut a larger hole and install a 10x20 armstrong hatch in its place. Anyone done this? Good idea? Bad idea? I need to do something. Its hell trying to do anything in there. I cant be alone in this. At first I hesitated because it is in the splash well, but the armstrong deck plates have a good reputation for water tightness.
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05-03-2021, 02:37 PM
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Never looked back...
http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...1&d=1620067014
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1975 SF18/ 2002 DF140 1972 15' MonArk/ 1972 Merc 50 http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/z...photos/SC3.jpg
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05-03-2021, 02:39 PM
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I can sit on the floor, have both feet in the bilge and can access everything in that area.
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1975 SF18/ 2002 DF140 1972 15' MonArk/ 1972 Merc 50 http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/z...photos/SC3.jpg
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05-04-2021, 10:24 AM
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05-05-2021, 06:51 AM
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All those look great. I'm talking about actually putting it in the splash well and replacing the round one that is there. See pic. There is a real concern about water in the bilge from this hatch, but from what I read, the armstrong plates are pretty tight. More solid even than this round one.
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05-05-2021, 06:57 AM
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The ONLY reason I didn't put mine further back was because I intend to put a bulkhead there. I've bent the pvc board, just haven't installed it yet.
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1975 SF18/ 2002 DF140 1972 15' MonArk/ 1972 Merc 50 http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/z...photos/SC3.jpg
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