Would like to build a flush deck lid on my boat for a chain locker. Anybody got a good way to do it so it won’t blow off riding down the road?
I’m sure I’ve seen one, but can’t remember where.
Jbo
How to build a flush deck lid.
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Re: How to build a flush deck lid.
I did three with aquaplas.
Still trying to decide the glue for the gaskets..
Still trying to decide the glue for the gaskets..
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Re: How to build a flush deck lid.
I did 5 of various size and function on my last build. So far they are holding up well.
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Built: 15ft Skiff, 16ft Skiff, Modified Cheap Canoe, and an FS17.
Re: How to build a flush deck lid.
Yours look great ‘Neko. But the one I want to build doesn’t need to be nearly that good. A simple removable flat face with a finger hole and no hinges would be good. I just can’t figure out how to keep it from blowing off.
Jbo
Jbo
Re: How to build a flush deck lid.
put it in the back seat before you start driving
Re: How to build a flush deck lid.
Haha. I’ve thought of that. Should probably go ahead and make several so I have backups.
Jbo
Jbo
Re: How to build a flush deck lid.
in all seriousness, can you have like one of those bungee cord loops from the inside that kinda pulls it tight to the inside some how. I mean you probably don’t want to lose it underway either.
Re: How to build a flush deck lid.
An inside bungee rig is a good idea. I’ll have to see if I can noodle through that.
This is a slow boat, so losing it underway is less of a concern.
I do want it to be flat, though. It will be on the “lounging area” so need to be able to lay on top of it.
Jbo
This is a slow boat, so losing it underway is less of a concern.
I do want it to be flat, though. It will be on the “lounging area” so need to be able to lay on top of it.
Jbo
Re: How to build a flush deck lid.
Here is a company that carries both the flush hinges and the flush cam and compression latches and even the door latches you need, jbp. they also have a bunch of othe things that you need to finish out a boat. https://www.boatoutfitters.com/hardware/latches They also have many different flush mount butt hinges https://www.boatoutfitters.com/hardware ... utt-hinges
Hope that helps you out. Probably fancier than what you want to go but the site has all sorts of other things also.
Tom
Hope that helps you out. Probably fancier than what you want to go but the site has all sorts of other things also.
Tom
Restored Mirror Dinghy, Bought OD18 built by CL, Westlawn School of Yacht Design courses. LT US Navy 1970-1978
Re: How to build a flush deck lid.
Thanks, Tom.
That looks like a good resource.
Jbo
That looks like a good resource.
Jbo
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