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Re: Hatch Lip
By:Greg
Date: 7/9/2000, 1:09 am
In Response To: Hatch Lip (Jerry Siegel)

: Nicks book calls for 6 layers of 6 oz fiberglass all the way around the hatch
: lip. Just want to confirm this is the correct layup. Seems like a lot of
: glass. Has anyone used less with acceptable results? Jerry

I can't comment on using less but I can tell you that 6 layers is not that thick, maybe 3/32". It doesn't take that long to lay them up. I'd also recommend recessing the lip it least another 1/8" for your seal to ensure that they really are flush mount hatches.

Greg

Messages In This Thread

Hatch Lip
Jerry Siegel -- 7/8/2000, 11:27 pm
Re: Hatch Lip
Erez -- 7/9/2000, 6:30 pm
Re: Hatch Lip *Pic*
Shawn Baker -- 7/9/2000, 10:37 am
Re: Hatch Lip
Dwight -- 7/9/2000, 7:32 am
Re: Hatch Lip
Larry C. -- 7/9/2000, 7:27 am
Re: Hatch Lip
Greg -- 7/9/2000, 1:09 am