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These two are the ones I'm stuck between fellas! I'm leaning more towards the promariner. I made a more detailed post about it over in electrical on my pro/con thoughts of them. For the followers of my build, any opinions, input, recommendations, etc?
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I had a ProSport 12 on my old boat. I had it for probably 15 years until i sold it last year. Still worked great.
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Well got the first hatch hinged. They are screwing in and holding better than I thought. We shall see how they hold up drilled into the side of the plywood like that. Now 3 more!
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Bassin said: "We shall see how they hold up drilled into the side of the plywood like that".
what is drilled into the "side" ??? are you talking about you drilled the
hinge mounting screws into the the EDGE of the plywood ?
what size screws did you use ?
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Bassin said: "We shall see how they hold up drilled into the side of the plywood like that".
what is drilled into the "side" ??? are you talking about you drilled the
hinge mounting screws into the the EDGE of the plywood ?
what size screws did you use ?
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yes - time will tell.
every application is different.
edge screwed plywood is not an acceptable method of mounting anything.
the more you walk on that area, the screws will eventually separate the
plys compromising its integrity and will have to be repaired or replaced.
IF there is adequate "non-flexing" bracing at the edges of the hatch,
it will last the longest. If the bracing is a few inches back, look forward to issues.
good build so far !! looks great.
just for reference, this is how a hinge should be be installed with plywood, when possible.
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every application is different.
edge screwed plywood is not an acceptable method of mounting anything.
the more you walk on that area, the screws will eventually separate the
plys compromising its integrity and will have to be repaired or replaced.
IF there is adequate "non-flexing" bracing at the edges of the hatch,
it will last the longest. If the bracing is a few inches back, look forward to issues.
good build so far !! looks great.
just for reference, this is how a hinge should be be installed with plywood, when possible.
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Yea that's what I figured. I have aluminum support all the way around the hatches. The only stress on the hinges themselves will be when actually opening and closing the Hatch. But that is an awesome idea. I'll have to keep that in mind. But thanks! It's been quite a project. Alot of work!
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The most popular waterproofing formula is the Varnish/Linseed Oil/Mineral Spirits mix.
which works extremely well on any indoor or outdoor project.
I have used Alkyd Oil Primers for more years than I can remember and works great.
in my opinion, any oil product that is substantially reduced so it can penetrate the
wood fibers will work. (not to be confused with acrylic - which is water based).
Opinions are like noses - Everybody has one - and they are all different.
Just do your homework prior to doing anything major in your project.
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which works extremely well on any indoor or outdoor project.
I have used Alkyd Oil Primers for more years than I can remember and works great.
in my opinion, any oil product that is substantially reduced so it can penetrate the
wood fibers will work. (not to be confused with acrylic - which is water based).
Opinions are like noses - Everybody has one - and they are all different.
Just do your homework prior to doing anything major in your project.
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I used linseed oil on my wood pieces. That's all my family had used on any outdoor wood. Instead of weather sealing the wood, the linseed oil weather proofs it. I guess that's the best way of describing it. It lets water in but allows the water to seep through it. Sealing wood keeps water from penetrating it.
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Got 2 more hatches hinged. Smooth Sailing! They close down pretty well. Still gotta get a dog leash and cut it into my grab loops.
I also cleaned up the wiring under the front deck the way I wanted to. Should've waited since I'm adding courtesy lights on the gunwales and under the deck... Oh well. It's neat now. Still figuring out how I'm going to place my 2 batteries for my 24V front trolling motor.
I also organized the wiring going to my accessory battery in the back of the boat. Some Zip ties most definitely work magic.
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I also cleaned up the wiring under the front deck the way I wanted to. Should've waited since I'm adding courtesy lights on the gunwales and under the deck... Oh well. It's neat now. Still figuring out how I'm going to place my 2 batteries for my 24V front trolling motor.
I also organized the wiring going to my accessory battery in the back of the boat. Some Zip ties most definitely work magic.
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