Hatch Spacing

[Kevin A]

Skip, what does the spitfire use for hood supports while in the open position? I tried to locate it in the blown up view but my eyes just aren't what they used to be.
BTW I LOVE your pics of Mr. Diesel....

[madjack]

to keep the hurricane hinge from sliding...1) cut the hinge so that it is 1" longer overall than the width of the tear...this will act a deflector to keep rain water from running into the galley 2) on the hatch portion of the hinge, cut it off so that it is 1/2" shorter overall than the body portion 3) drill a hole in the body portion of the hinge barrel 1/8th" from the ends and run a small screw down into the hole after mounting is complete...this will keep the hinge from sliding and from leaking....
madjack

[SkipperSue]

Skip, what does the spitfire use for hood supports while in the open position? I tried to locate it in the blown up view but my eyes just aren't what they used to be.
BTW I LOVE your pics of Mr. Diesel....

I found a better way of showing the page, from the Victoria British website.
http://www.victoriabritish.com/icatalog/sg/t46.html
Item 25 is the conical rubber bushing that might have uses. As for the hood prop rod that's item 28 & 32. Also the trunk handles might be good for the latch for the galley lid but there a little expencive! Items 19 20 and 21. The hood latches might have a use also, items 12 & 13.

[Jst83]

Thanks Madjack that sounds perfect. After a couple times reading it it's clear (it's early) That's the way I'll go.

[jplock]

This is what I made on the edge of the hurricane hinge to keep it from shifting with the hatch open also is a barrier for water seepng in.
jplock

[angib]

to keep the hurricane hinge from sliding...

Until recently I had a glass top to my kitchen hob that was hinged on a mini hurricane hinge (clever - it kept the cooking gunk out).

To prevent sliding, the inner part of the hinge had been cut away to make a slot and a screw was threaded through the outer part of the hinge - the end of the screw extended into the slot and so prevented sideways movement.

Andrew

[Steve Frederick]

to keep the hurricane hinge from sliding...1) cut the hinge so that it is 1" longer overall than the width of the tear...this will act a deflector to keep rain water from running into the galley 2) on the hatch portion of the hinge, cut it off so that it is 1/2" shorter overall than the body portion 3) drill a hole in the body portion of the hinge barrel 1/8th" from the ends and run a small screw down into the hole after mounting is complete...this will keep the hinge from sliding and from leaking....
madjack

Wow Jack
That's a great idea!
I used the 1/8" spacer method Rocky mentioned. The hatch will rub if it gets off-center. Your idea would limit that issue. On future builds, I'll use a 1/4" space though! Funny, how we keep learning new tricks!!

[madjack]

to keep the hurricane hinge from sliding...1) cut the hinge so that it is 1" longer overall than the width of the tear...this will act a deflector to keep rain water from running into the galley 2) on the hatch portion of the hinge, cut it off so that it is 1/2" shorter overall than the body portion 3) drill a hole in the body portion of the hinge barrel 1/8th" from the ends and run a small screw down into the hole after mounting is complete...this will keep the hinge from sliding and from leaking....
madjack

Wow Jack
That's a great idea!
I used the 1/8" spacer method Rocky mentioned. The hatch will rub if it gets off-center. Your idea would limit that issue. On future builds, I'll use a 1/4" space though! Funny, how we keep learning new tricks!!

to all...just remember the measurements are arbitrary and to use some common sense and what works for you...as long as you understand the gist of what I was saying, then all will be OK(I hope)

Steve, whenever we quit learning, it is time to give ALL up...that makes this site a real LIFEsaver
madjack

[Jst83]

Steve, whenever we quit learning, it is time to give ALL up...that makes this site a real LIFEsaver
madjack

I second that, I've learned so much from this sight and keep learning new things everyday it seems like.

[Ira]

You're supposed to leave space?

[Jst83]

You're supposed to leave space?

Believe me that's how normally build. wind up planing to get it to fit. fine for shelfs not for an entire galley hatch

[asianflava]

Hey Ira get this:

I wanted more headroom for the hatch. I didn't want to mess with the hatch struts so what did I do? I cut off the bottom of the hatch. It isn't much but it did 2 things, I gained about an inch, plus now when you hit your head on it, you will hit a flat instead of a corner.

[Jst83]

Hey Ira get this:

I wanted more headroom for the hatch. I didn't want to mess with the hatch struts so what did I do? I cut off the bottom of the hatch. It isn't much but it did 2 things, I gained about an inch, plus now when you hit your head on it, you will hit a flat instead of a corner.

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[Gerdo]

My hatch ribs are about 3/16" inset from each side. I do want to do the screw centering idea but I beveled the top edge of my ribs so if it got off center it would ramp inside instead of catching causing damage.



I also set my hatch props high so I would not hit my head on the edge when lifted even if it is tail down.