: Hey--hot glue is a great idea. Lay the strips in place, hot glue over them to
: hold their shape--even hot glue a batten or two for stiffness.

: Flip the hatch over and glass the inside. Peel the glue off the top, sand and
: glass.

: Shawn

this could be a great idea for those of us that don't want to permanently mount a compass in the deck. just build a second hatch cover with the compass built into it. exchange as required.
daren......