Since 2001 we have propped up the forehatch lid with one of 2 sticks (shorter or longer). Mosquito cover is limp mesh sreening with weight sewn into the perimeter, which drapes over the open lid, and works with either stick. Cheap. Easy.
Ron
Front Hatch - arm to hold it up?
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Re: Front Hatch - arm to hold it up?
Paul S wrote:here is the all stainless steel adjustable hatch holder from west marine
I installed one very similar to this . It has served us well for years , but the pivot bolt broke so I did a little creative drilling and installed a 10/32 SS bolt in it with a nylon locknut so it can pivot . Working great !
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Re: Front Hatch - arm to hold it up?
I have a similar one but never installed it due too the fact that it doe,s not split into two allowing u to fully open the hatch if needed !
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Re: Front Hatch - arm to hold it up?
This is a old topic, but what did you decide to do for hatch support?Highlander wrote:I have a similar one but never installed it due too the fact that it doe,s not split into two allowing u to fully open the hatch if needed !
J
