[Public-List] Hatch Adjusters on an Alberg 30

[mahseer at kos.net]

Jeff

On 380 I use 3/4" SS screws and these do not go through.  I believe 1/2"
screws would work just as well and I would not use a dog bone
embarrassment on my boat.

John Boor
MAHSEER #380



> Hi Everyone,
>
> The forward hatch on my boat doesn't have anything to hold it open,
> nor is there any sign of there being one.  I'd like to add a hatch
> adjuster like this one:
>
> http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/browse.cfm/4,10741.html
>
> The only thing is, is that I'm concerned that the fiberglass sidewalls
> of the hatch opening might not be able to support the setup. For the
> length of the screws used to attach the thing, I'm guessing they will
> be penetrating though the fiberglass and possibly into the core.
>
> Anyone know what Alberg's were set up with? Anyone use something
> similar to the hatch adjuster and it worked out ok?
>
>
>
> -jeff
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