Does it weaken your console

[Bigplumbs]

I have a fiberglass console on my 4.5 m rib and I want to cut in a hatch to create a storage area. Provided I make sure I keep away from the corners by an inch or so I was wondering if this will weaken my console. The type of hatch I have in mind is like this one

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hinged-Bo...2ViPtQHBLwWORw

Dennis

[Striker]

Should be fine, the hatch your looking at has rounded corners which keeps it strong and will probably have a frame. Use plenty of sealer to ‘bond’ as well as the screws and it will be as good as new. Assuming your placement doesn’t cut through any braces.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Bigplumbs

I have a fiberglass console on my 4.5 m rib and I want to cut in a hatch to create a storage area. Provided I make sure I keep away from the corners by an inch or so I was wondering if this will weaken my console. The type of hatch I have in mind is like this one

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hinged-Bo...2ViPtQHBLwWORw

Dennis

Denis if you can afford it go for a better hatch i have one of those my second, the first snapped around the flange they are ok but not for long life.ABS is better than these plastic ones. i use bolts and sealer makes it strong no probs with console

[Bigplumbs]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

Denis if you can afford it go for a better hatch i have one of those my second, the first snapped around the flange they are ok but not for long life.ABS is better than these plastic ones. i use bolts and sealer makes it strong no probs with console

Many thanks for that advice. That link was so people can see the sort of hatch I intend. Yes a better one would be good

Dennis

[jeffstevens763@g]

Hatches Archives - Ribcraft RIBS , Rigid Inflatable Boats - Yeovil, Somerset, UK

i bought off these for my rib good quality

cheers jeff

[Bigplumbs]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

Hatches Archives - Ribcraft RIBS , Rigid Inflatable Boats - Yeovil, Somerset, UK

i bought off these for my rib good quality

cheers jeff

Yes those look good

Thanks for the link

Dennis