replacing rear hatch on 1850 CC

[belairbrian]

The previous owner had already dug out the foam. But the hatch flexes when you step on it. I want to use it as a cooler. Was looking for a replacement hatch but can't find the size.

So not being one to give up I came up with a different approach. I found 15x20 x.5 (perfect LxW) polyethylene cutting boards. I was thinking of laminating 3 together to get the correct thickness.

Should be thick enough to walk on. If not I'll add aluminum ribs underneath.

Any other ideas that have worked?

 

[Ken Barber]

Re: replacing rear hatch on 1850 CC

Where is this hatch you speak of?

 

[belairbrian]

Re: replacing rear hatch on 1850 CC

In the floor behind the seats

 

[Jethros]

Re: replacing rear hatch on 1850 CC

My 1850 does not have that hatch behind the seat. You muct have an aftermarket opening back there?

 

[belairbrian]

Re: replacing rear hatch on 1850 CC

Definitely not aftermarket. Here are a couple of pics

 

[pny212]

Re: replacing rear hatch on 1850 CC

I sure don't have that on my 88 1850 but you can use 3/4 starboard as I made rear hatches and you can jump up and down on that stuff, it is a little pricey though but very easy to work with

 

[belairbrian]

Re: replacing rear hatch on 1850 CC

If only we had our West Marine. They closed ours this year. So all we have for boat stuff is bass pro and a couple boat shop parts counters. To use starboard I would have to mail order and I need 1.5 inches thick.

I found polycarbonate cutting boards that are a perfect fit for length and width. I'll just have to trim the corners and glue them together tomake the thickness.

 

[Ken Barber]

Re: replacing rear hatch on 1850 CC

Hi Brian,

I also have nothing like that hatch on my 89 1850. My model has the full transom and motor on a bracket, so there is a nice storage area in the full transom. That is where I mounted my Racor filter - inside the transom. It also holds two collapsible oars and a hand bilge pump. I guess I just have a wide open space under my deck at the same spot by the look of your placement. I could use that space!

Ken