Recent content by Bob&Alicia

I am going to install them. I would think they would fit flush all the way around but the gap is how they came from the supplier. They came in two parts but there is only one way to assemble them. I just have them on the workbench so there is no issue with the boat cutout putting pressure on the...

Yep that’s the photo. Thanks! The lid fits right along the frame on the front and sides but not the rear. I just have it dry fitted and even in the workbench can’t get the rear snug against frame. Maybe that’s the design?? I still have to drill holes and core it out. Was dry fitting it before I...

My new GL Skipper hatches have a slight gap on backside where hatch lid is not really flush around the edges. You can force the gap to close some but not totally. This leaves the screws partially exposed on rear edge when lid is installed. I don’t want another water issue so this concerned me. I...

Gap in hatch frame

Picture of existing opening

Sitting on aft lip

Hatch frame template sits on forward lip

I have 1/2 in 316 stainless from Bolt Depot. I could order some larger sizes just to be sure I have what I need. I was going to over-drill the hole and file with epoxy. From the sides I was going to route out as much core as I could and fill with epoxy. I guess I can route all the way back past...

Alicia and I were talking about what we really didn't like about the boat 1) holding tank could be larger so we could stay at anchor to at least outlast water supply 2) the leaking cockpit hatches. SO I've decided to tackle the cockpit hatches. Found this great write-up and information. My Great...

IMG 1862

Screw depth (1)

IMG 1867

Cockpit Sole Step

I have determined that the PO of my 2012 GMC 2500 had the power brake and aux power connected at the main power panel and fused it. This power runs both to the bumper area AND to a 5th wheel 7-way connector in the bed. I want to install the Aux power to provide 12 volt to the trailer while...