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1989 outrage 22 front deck hatch
raiderwhaler	#1  Posted on 09/04/22 - 9:51 AM
Member Posts: 8 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/01/18	Does anyone have an idea as to how to put hinges or supports on the large deck hatch directly in front of the forward console seat? The 2 smaller hatches on each side and the anchor locker in front of this hatch are hinged. This hatch cover does have a pull to open but it is so bulky and heavy it is almost useless. I would like to be able to open it without it falling on the deck or me. What do you guys store in there? Edited by raiderwhaler on 09/04/22 - 9:52 AM
Phil T	#2  Posted on 09/04/22 - 10:41 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6991 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Add a gas strut on the hinged side of the hatch. https://www.boatoutfitters.com/hardwa..._limit=all 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
raiderwhaler	#3  Posted on 09/04/22 - 12:06 PM
Member Posts: 8 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/01/18	This hatch has no hinges on any side. It just pulls up and out. Just so I am clear, putting a gas shock inside the compartment on one side would hold the hatch up? Do you think 1 gas shock would do it? Any recommendation on length of shock:
Phil T	#4  Posted on 09/04/22 - 12:25 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6991 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	This is the hatch for the fishwell? Have you considered adding hinges? Phil T attached the following image: [127.28Kb] 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
raiderwhaler	#5  Posted on 09/04/22 - 12:32 PM
Member Posts: 8 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/01/18	Thats it. I thought about hinges but not sure if there is enough room on the edge for a 2/3 short side hinge. What would be your idea for hinge location
Phil T	#6  Posted on 09/04/22 - 12:38 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6991 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	To size the strut, review this how-to. https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/how...as-struts/ 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
raiderwhaler	#7  Posted on 09/04/22 - 12:44 PM
Member Posts: 8 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/01/18	Thanks. Saw article by Boat Mag. discussing same thing. Your boat doesnt appear to have hinges? Does it have strut?
Phil T	#8  Posted on 09/04/22 - 12:46 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6991 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Sorry, not my boat. Pulled that off the web to verify the correct hatch. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
raiderwhaler	#9  Posted on 09/04/22 - 12:56 PM
Member Posts: 8 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/01/18	thanks