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Re: Hatch question
By:peter czerpak
Date: 7/11/2000, 7:59 am
In Response To: Hatch question (Larry C.)

: I'm using Ross's internal hatch holddowns method on my Expedition Single. I'm
: about to glue on the hatch hooks and wonder if I have enough glass on the
: hatches before I proceed. I have 1 layer of 6 oz.on the outside and 1
: layer of 4 oz. on inside. The hatches are oval and are average sized. The
: internal system may apply more stress than external straps or bungees. Any
: ideas appreciated.

: Thanks,

: Larry C.

I might add an extra layer of 4 oz on the inside. It might stiffen the hatches more so that you don't flex the back one as much if you are sitting on it doing a comboy style remount.

Pete czerpak albany, NY

Messages In This Thread

Hatch question
Larry C. -- 7/10/2000, 9:18 pm
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Andreas Albat -- 7/11/2000, 11:15 am
Re: Hatch question
peter czerpak -- 7/11/2000, 7:59 am
Re: Hatch question
Greg -- 7/10/2000, 10:28 pm
Re: Hatch question
Dean Trexel -- 7/10/2000, 10:24 pm