Opinions Wanted

[Marpet]

1995 Rinker 180 w/ 3ltr merc/Alpha1

The access holes under the bow cushions are small. I have owned and seen the new Bayliner 175's, which are about the same size, have an elongated access port. Can I/ should I/ would you take a skill saw and enlarge the holes to make them more user friendly? I can't see how it would be structural or cause the cushion to sag (not going to take THAT much out). Plus, the cushion is on a plywood base.

Thoughts?

Gord

 

[a70eliminator]

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Sounds like something I would do, just so the cushion bases have enough support is all that matters.

 

[onedaatmc]

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I'd sawzall 'em up , you can always make hinged lids for them , if the seats don't quite fit afterwards

 

[slasmith1]

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just make sure to properly seal any cut surfaces to prevent water intrusion into the glass.

 

[Marpet]

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Good point Slasmith, I hadn't thought of that.

That's my job for tomorrow. After golf.

Gord