contemplating a race hatch for my 21 superboat, any thoughts?

[joneill]

how strong are they? can you walk on them? any added benefits?
thanks,

[GDM]

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does superboat sell these ? or is it only a custom made item?

talk to robf (raybo) i bet he can make you one that you could walk on



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[stokernick]

what do you want it to do,and why would you want to walk on it?

[joneill]

just in case, and was just wondering?

[GDM]

why would you want to walk on it?


maybe he wants it to second as a dance floor when he is docked at ocean beach :)

how many 110 lb girls can it hold should have been the question



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[RobF]

if superboats still has the mold for the hatch thats your best bet, It was a sturdy piece that im sure you could walk on.

there is no weight savings with thier hatch, it looks nice and might aid in aerodynamics- best to ask dirkpitt as he had one of thier hatches.

[joneill]

thanks rob, and gdm i am usually at flynns, but like the way you think!!:cheers:

[RobF]

if you want a much lighter version we can make one for you as well.

I know Dirk's hatch was a sturdy piece and had 2 humps in it, it was not a plain flat hatch, to duplicate that hatch without having the benefit of the mold is time consuming- thats why its best to contact superboat if thats the style hatch you want and if walking on the hatch is important to you.

[GDM]

thanks rob, and gdm i am usually at flynns, but like the way you think!!:cheers:

yeah i seen your 24 superboat there on this past labor day weekend , you were parked in the corner right in front of flynns

you had the best spot , where all the drunk girls have to pass to get to the boats , you needed a little dance floor that day :)



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[LI SUPERBOAT]

i have a flat race hatch on the p22,it a soild peice but i wouldnt walk on it ,i dont think the hinges would hold the weight ,thats your weak point,were the hatch meets the sides,and you will have to make some holes in the rear deck,and inner sides of the boat for hinges,,and its a real pain in the ass when docking ,theres no room to get around,so for 1 or 2 mph,and a racer look ,its up to you????

[Ghost S84]

i would say there would be no point to getting a hatch u could walk on b/c thats just gonna add weight for no reason...a lightweight thin fiberglass hatch would help with aerodynamics and make the boat look alot cooler

[joneill]

thanks for the input guys, li superboat, i was thinking it would make docking a lot harder, but like ghost said look a lot cooler,

[jrh]

John @ Superboat still has the mold. He made one for a friend of mine last year.
Call him 631-226-1761

[Dirk Pitt]

go back to the manufacturer, it will be the most cost effective way, I had one resized once, it was ridiculously expensive to do......

[SUPAJAY]

You guys are crazy! Ocean beach is the place to be! Flynns can keep their $125 a night fee and no one even goes there anymore!!!!

[GDM]

You guys are crazy! Ocean beach is the place to be! Flynns can keep their $125 a night fee and no one even goes there anymore!!!!

this was on labor day weekend so flynns was packed and worth the money

the labor day weekend before that (last year) we started at flynns then hopped on a boat with some girls we met at flynns and went to ocean beach

i ill admit i did like ocean beach better , so many bars , the bar hopping was fun


now that i have a boat with a cabin i plan on spending a lot of time there this summer :cheers:


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[Instigator]

you had the best spot , where all the drunk girls have to pass to get to the boats , you needed a little dance floor that day :)
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sounds like my old days on the Lake Erie Islands.
Trick was to tie right to the main pier (as opposed to finger dock or rafting) and be on the boat right after the ferry's stop leaving for the mainland for the night.
Watch for hotties carrying their duffel bags and looking lost :cool:

I agree on the rear hatch too. Sooner or later your going to want/need to walk on it.
Plus a stripper pole is an option on most I've seen.

[LI SUPERBOAT]

i second the striper pole

[GDM]

Plus a stripper pole is an option on most I've seen.

:iagree::iagree:

i thought i was so smart/creative with my dance floor idea , then someone like instigator comes along and sends me back to the kids table :)


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[joneill]

good one gary, i could have used a stripper pole this day,

[Instigator]

good one gary, i could have used a stripper pole this day,

.......ke's!!!!
She could be my next X wife :cool:

That's an onion butt right there.
It'll make you cry :p

[joneill]

anyone have any racehatch pics?

[mragu]

good one gary, i could have used a stripper pole this day,

justin, would have traded you any of my parts for that:thumbsup:;)