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Removable Anchor Hatch

Frank Marshall

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Location
Nevada City, CA
Boat Make
Yamaha
Year
2018
Boat Model
FSH Sport
Boat Length
21
Removing the hatch gives much better access to the anchor locker.
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I added straight pins to replace the hinges. They are about 3" long. Drilled into the hatch.
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For support strength, I cut the hinge portion off of the hinges, kept them in place with a pin hole drilled through them. I kept the hatch portion of the hinge in place as well.
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It works fairly well, but those that aren't use to it lift straight up before realizing they need to slide the pins out as they lift.
 
I think it's fairly secure, but I really don't know. I haven't been in anything ruff.
 
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