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Re: Strip: Latches for Hatches
By:Kyle T
Date: 12/8/2003, 10:54 am
In Response To: Strip: Latches for Hatches *LINK* (nick)

Wow, I was just looking at those latches this morning and wishing someone else would try them out. I think they should work well. Go for it!

--KT--

: Hi,

: I've been toying with the idea of using a new latch for my hatches, but I
: need some measurements before I can figure out which model I need. Given
: that I am planning ahead, and I don't have my boat fiberglassed yet, I
: can't measure my own. I've been using 1/4" strips, and I plan on
: using 6 oz glass, with the typical fiberglass lip for the hatches. Can
: anybody, tell me the total thickness of the hatch cover, and the total
: thickness of the fiberglass lip? Would it be between .075 -.475"
: (2-12mm) or .475 -.885" (12-22.5mm)?

: Has any ever tried these latches before? Seems like they would work well.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Latches for Hatches *LINK*
nick -- 12/8/2003, 9:28 am
Re: Strip: Latches for Hatches
Brian Nystrom -- 12/8/2003, 1:42 pm
Re: Strip: Latches for Hatches
Kent LeBoutillier -- 12/8/2003, 11:42 am
Re: Strip: Latches for Hatches
Kyle T -- 12/8/2003, 10:54 am
Re: Strip: Latches for Hatches
nick -- 12/8/2003, 1:48 pm