Dave, I'd think twice about using a router. One slip and you can do major damage. A variable speed jig saw works great, just set it on a slow speed and take your time. I put masking tape on either side of the line to give the saw something to ride on; to prevent scratches and to keep the saw from slipping around. If you want to be really safe, buy a small Japanese razor saw (I think CLC sells one for about $12) and do it by hand. But please, don't use a router.

> Just finishing up a Pygmy Coho, and doing stuff like putting in the seat,
> foot pedals and deck rigging.

> setting up to glue in blocks for the no drill into the hull adjustable
> foot pedals, and put in hip braces to install their stock seat (a curved
> piece of plastic with some foam glued to it).

> I'm trying to figure the best way, and to get my nerve up to try to cut
> out the hatch openings.

> On the pygmay, you use the cutout as the hatch, so a clean cut is
> important. I'm thinking of trying a 1/16 straight bit in a router, or one
> of the these drill and carve bits for sheetrock and tile work. The
> instructions recomend a series of 1/16 inch holes and then using a jig saw
> blade, worked by hand. Any other ideas?

> Over the top, the boat looks done, now I have to clutter up the deck with
> hatches, bungies, etc. This may be the hardest part.

> thanks dave