When I bought Springtide in 2010, I was surprised at the method of holding open the engine hatch covers, assuming them to be factory supplied. I have replaced them by adding eye bolts / nylon straps / hooks on stbd side by the stove and port side on the settee.
Original (I assume):
(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/jmbjr2/IMG_1002_zps0xhzvrth.jpg)
My approach with 2 straps:
(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/jmbjr2/IMG_1006_zpsougcoffi.jpg)
Stbd side next to oven:
(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/jmbjr2/IMG_1010_zpsc7pfltzr.jpg)
Port side on settee:
(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/jmbjr2/IMG_1009_zpsrkhlnpor.jpg)
Hopefully Bob will post how he used gas struts to hold his engine hatches open.. :)
OK, I got tired of using the prop rods every time I wanted to check oil. I found these gas lifts at a surplus hardware store. I had to make my own brackets from some angle iron in this case. Since then I have ordered different sizes for the cockpit lockers and the lid on the step. It sure is nice to just lift it open and have it stay.
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k637/redzroadster/hatch1.jpg)
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k637/redzroadster/hatch2.jpg)
Just curious Bob, what's the thru-hull you have mounted portside in this photo?
Quote from: S/V Deo Volente on December 07, 2015, 02:51:06 PM
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k637/redzroadster/hatch1.jpg)
The Thru Hull is a depth/speed/temp. There are already two depth sounder thru hulls forward.
If you look close you can see it on the outside in this picture.
http://www.pearson365.com/forum/index.php?topic=1442.msg7941#msg7941 (http://www.pearson365.com/forum/index.php?topic=1442.msg7941#msg7941)