I chose this way -a large 2 piece opening- for reason of easier glass work in the very front area, and also for possible future work, whatever that might be

I chose this way -a large 2 piece opening- for reason of easier glass work in the very front area, and also for possible future work, whatever that might be

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hinges; i used two stainless ones that came off of an engine cover for a larger boat (salvage parts) I'm sure a piano hing would have been better :o|

hinges; i used two stainless ones that came off of an engine cover for a larger boat (salvage parts) I'm sure a piano hing would have been better :o|

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detail to be proud of =D all gel-coat of course :0|

detail to be proud of =D all gel-coat of course :0|

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this one is ready

this one is ready

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here is a shot from the open hatch with an ultra-wide-angle-lens! (distortion)

here is a shot from the open hatch with an ultra-wide-angle-lens! (distortion)

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good old plywood - everything was hand-fit this way before glassing

good old plywood - everything was hand-fit this way before glassing

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first step was to saturate the pieces with resin mon! :0)

first step was to saturate the pieces with resin mon! :0)

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it was heavy glass mat for the large panel areas

it was heavy glass mat for the large panel areas

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first piece - saved from having to stand on head to glass this in from position!

first piece - saved from having to stand on head to glass this in from position!

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resin-roller! got to have one of these to work-in resin and work-out air

resin-roller! got to have one of these to work-in resin and work-out air

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shaping all the pieces with a 9 inch sander and 30 grit - i think

shaping all the pieces with a 9 inch sander and 30 grit - i think

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ahead of time prep work for the joint areas

ahead of time prep work for the joint areas

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gel coat yes :P glassed in from the bottom all the way up!

gel coat yes :P glassed in from the bottom all the way up!

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putty in prep for a nicer final finnish of the glass matt to be added and then gel coated

putty in prep for a nicer final finnish of the glass matt to be added and then gel coated

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arrg! she's taking shape now donchano :oP relocated the potty to fit in a 20 gallon concealed water tank in this area - i also think this adds strength to the hull ? the area also turned out to be a highly used spot for a storage container as well, under the new hinged lid =)

arrg! she's taking shape now donchano :oP relocated the potty to fit in a 20 gallon concealed water tank in this area - i also think this adds strength to the hull ? the area also turned out to be a highly used spot for a storage container as well, under the new hinged lid =)

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much resin was formed by hand to get this smooth final fit

much resin was formed by hand to get this smooth final fit

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top part starboard side corner by helm

top part starboard side corner by helm

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starboard side by the helm - the thick part was just a 2x6 - you can see the glass bead was in the resin in these under-areas to help it all set up better :0|

starboard side by the helm - the thick part was just a 2x6 - you can see the glass bead was in the resin in these under-areas to help it all set up better :0|

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under!! with this new design also came the possibility to glass it in from the underside as well! this was some very challenging work in tight space :0\ (do not try this at home!) =oP

under!! with this new design also came the possibility to glass it in from the underside as well! this was some very challenging work in tight space :0\ (do not try this at home!) =oP

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detail; i used 1 inch ply for a stronger perimeter due to the added stresses that might come from an added hatch... also shows putty where the wood was not fit tight into the new design (cheating!) LOL

detail; i used 1 inch ply for a stronger perimeter due to the added stresses that might come from an added hatch... also shows putty where the wood was not fit tight into the new design (cheating!) LOL

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making your own putty - use glass bead with resin mon =D

making your own putty - use glass bead with resin mon =D

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close up - first coat of glass

close up - first coat of glass

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going in with the new :0) I opted out of the little cavity they gave you at the factory that was for ? I liked the appearance better this way

going in with the new :0) I opted out of the little cavity they gave you at the factory that was for ? I liked the appearance better this way

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nasty work! but i was young to then :0\ much of the perimeter of the old v-cut plywood was chiseled off - there was NO FOAM here =)

nasty work! but i was young to then :0\ much of the perimeter of the old v-cut plywood was chiseled off - there was NO FOAM here =)

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tearing out the first plan (additional fuel tank was first here) and going in with a new arrangement of the under-berth area of the Classic :0) ... the water tank and storage plan instead

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