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Re: alternative to straps for deck hatch fastening
By:Doug K.
Date: 7/23/1999, 1:13 pm
In Response To: Re: alternative to straps for deck hatch fastening (J . P. Scheib)

> I used dzus connectors to hold down the flush hatches in a clc cape
> charles and so far they work quite well.

> I made both hatches considerabaly larger than the plans called for and
> this helps alot when loading and unloading on expeditions.

Which style of dzus fasteners? And how did you make them water tight?

Messages In This Thread

alternative to straps for deck hatch fastening?
john rominski -- 7/22/1999, 8:29 am
Re: alternative to straps for deck hatch fastening
J . P. Scheib -- 7/23/1999, 2:33 am
Re: what's a dzus?
Brent -- 7/23/1999, 4:30 pm
Re: alternative to straps for deck hatch fastening
Doug K. -- 7/23/1999, 1:13 pm
Re: alternative to straps for deck hatch fastening
John Herr -- 7/22/1999, 11:03 am
Re: alternative to straps for deck hatch fastening
lee -- 7/22/1999, 10:48 am
Re: alternative to straps for deck hatch fastening
Nolan -- 7/22/1999, 10:13 am
Re: alternative to straps for deck hatch fastening
Ross Leidy -- 7/22/1999, 8:55 am