SX192 Add access hatch to the helm compartment

[octavio3311]

The hatch was purchased on the net from, (okefenokeeoutdoors.com) for $68.55. The manufacturer is, T.H. Marine, part# HDS-1317-2-DP.

Thank you!

 

[ArmyChief]

SX192 Adding Access Hatch To
Helm Compartment

This modification will probably work on the 190 series boats also, because I believe our hulls are exactly the same. The size access hatch I picked for my needs was the biggest found without going to a super size hatch. It's outer dimensions are, 12.875" x 16.875", inside dimensions are, 9.625" x 13.5". You might find a bigger one that will fit in that space, if you search around.

Joe

Joe,

I notice TL makes a 13x24 & 13x30 hatch. What the biggest you think will fit there comfortably ?

 

[Joe Covelli]

The 13x30 definately won't fit. The 13x24 looks doable if those dimensions are for the hole cut out, and you keep the door frame close to the floor. The real test will be when you have the door in your hands, and hold it up to the side wall. My uneducated guess is that it will work, but don't throw away the reciept.

Thank you for your service

 

[steined]

Will the ski locker interfere with the larger door? I know with the 242 door, if it is open and folded back it keeps the ski locker from opening. That slight protrusion close to the floor could make a difference.

 

[ArmyChief]

The 13x24 looks doable if those dimensions are for the hole cut out, and you keep the door frame close to the floor. The real test will be when you have the door in your hands, and hold it up to the side wall. My uneducated guess is that it will work, but don't throw away the receipt.

Thank you for your service

My pleasure on the service

I know this will sound funny...but do you think the extra 7 inches of height would be beneficial..or just stay with the 17"?

 

[Bruce]

Will your grill fit through 13x24? Will it fit through 13x17? That could be the deciding factor.

 

[ArmyChief]

Will your grill fit through 13x24? Will it fit through 13x17? That could be the deciding factor.

If that's where I'm putting grill?..I'm also looking at other options

 

[Joe Covelli]

My pleasure on the service

I know this will sound funny...but do you think the extra 7 inches of height would be beneficial..or just stay with the 17"?

After reading the other comments, "Steined" brought up a valid point about the ski locker in the floor. I went out and looked at my boat again, and he is right. My new door is 2.5 to 3 inches off the floor, and the ski hatch clears it by only 1/4 inch. This means that the 13x24 hatch won't work because it will need to go close to the floor. It looks like you'll have to go the same route I did, and use the 13x17 hatch. It's not a real big opening but it allows access to a whole lot of usable storage space.

 

[ArmyChief]

It looks like you'll have to go the same route I did, and use the 13x17 hatch. It's not a real big opening but it allows access to a whole lot of usable storage space.

I ordered the 13 x 17 hatch yesterday. It will be here by Saturday!

Thanks!