[C38] engine access

[Les]

JACE had a plastic hatch installed in the cockpit sole.  I wouldn't
recommend that.  I have since replaced the hatch door with one made from
two layers of 3/8" marine ply fiberglassed, painted with LP and sanded
non-skid, with a stainless bar latch with wedge, and stainless hinges. 

Regards,
Les H
On Sun, 2007-11-04 at 08:54 -0800, Kenneth M. Sutto wrote:
>   Hello all, thank you for the "performance' and "prop walk"
> information.
>   I have another situation on my 1983  #253 Catalina.  I need to get
> more access to the starboard side engine compartment. Next to the
> quarterberth is a small access opening which I can not get in to. I am
> pretty big in the shoulders and chest, (naturally a flat stomach!!!)
> and I am left handed. This makes it almost impossible to get access to
> the engine for me.
>  How much of the side hole can I safetly cut out without any loss to
> the strength of the shell.
>  Also what is the best way to cut the fiberglass out. I was planning
> tape the cut area, then mark the cut line on the tape and cut with a
> jigsaw. Then I have to figure out a new access panel.
>  Any input, thanks.
>  Ken Sutto
>         Sundancer  #253
> 
> 
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