More on hatches

**Dude! Sweet!** · 07-22-2009 01:19 PM

So I've seen the old "bubble" style hatches mounted with the high side in the front and some with the high side in the rear. Soooo... which way is the intended way ("right way") and which way do you guys think looks better?

Here's a couple of examples.

**duunoit** · 07-22-2009 01:46 PM

hmmm, never noticed that...

**Ratickle** · 07-22-2009 01:52 PM

Pic on right. Aerodynamics........ (More Lift)........

**Dude! Sweet!** · 07-22-2009 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by duunoit

hmmm, never noticed that...

I'm down with OCD... *YAH YOU KNOW ME!!!*

**tomcei** · 07-22-2009 07:28 PM

I don't think it makes too much difference either way (looks)
I would get better clearance with the height in the rear based on the way the mtr sits in the boat.

I'm "thinking" about mocking up some stuff on my standard hatch with cardboard and tape. If I can get a look that I'm happy with I may attempt to do it my self.

**Buoy** · 07-22-2009 07:43 PM

More on hatches?
Moron hatches?

I'm afraid that's what you would call it if I made my own

**Buoy** · 07-22-2009 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by tomcei

I'm afraid that's what you would call it if I made my own

Tom, I'd never make fun of you.
The first picture I ever saw of you, you were on the boat with a sawzall in hand.
You gained immediate respect in my book!

I know, it doesn't take much to fit in this group, except maybe for some mis-wired brain cells, and an offshore addiction. (and maybe a case of beer).

**Dude! Sweet!** · 07-23-2009 12:22 AM

Oh, I'll make fun of you, but it'll be good natured mockery!

**tomcei** · 07-23-2009 12:08 PM

I should have been more clear... I would call it a Moron hatch if it came out crap.

But you guys would never see it.

Ha Ha

**LittleDcsRodShop** · 07-23-2009 10:34 PM

Tom, Sorry I missed ya... I will give you a shout tomorrow sometime.

**will803sc** · 03-03-2010 11:04 AM

Any one looking for a blower hatch. My 24x7 python has undergone an engine swap and no more blower, so now I have the raised hatch with a hole in it. I don't want a scoop, just sunpad for the boat ornaments!!! Taking offers or trade for stock hatch. 803-457-3050.

**Mange** · 03-03-2010 11:13 AM

This is the hatch I had on my old 28 Pantera Race

I like the style

**Scarab KV** · 03-03-2010 11:28 AM

The KV's were mounted like the first pic, with more taper forward.

**Dude! Sweet!** · 03-03-2010 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by will803sc

Any one looking for a blower hatch. My 24x7 python has undergone an engine swap and no more blower, so now I have the raised hatch with a hole in it. I don't want a scoop, just sunpad for the boat ornaments!!! Taking offers or trade for stock hatch. 803-457-3050.

Put up a couple pics. I already have an extensive collection of blower hatches (well two, but that seems like more than I need), but maybe Tim could use one for his 24.

**Mange** · 03-03-2010 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Scarab KV

The KV's were mounted like the first pic, with more taper forward.

I was looking at the KV's race hatches when we did the design on the want plates for the Arrow hatch

Thank god for the navigator...

**will803sc** · 03-03-2010 11:51 AM

Im new to posting pics on here and having trouble. My hatch has a stock look, but the back is raised and rounded a bit to compensate for the height from the blower (the carbs stick out the hatch). Until I can figure how to post pics, look at my avatar. Can you see the carbs sticking out the hatch at the back?

**will803sc** · 03-03-2010 12:35 PM

Give me your email and I'll send some pics.

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