[Capt Chuck]

Scott
On my '78 23'I hinged my hatch after installing a 135 gal fuel tank. I got tired of the caulk and screws and water into the bilge deal.I ditched the orignial deck hatch with the inspection plates. I made a new hatch and hinged it to the motor well. I then installed a "gutter system" like the front floor hold and tied it into the floor scuppers and out the transom. (no wet feet) I braced the the two hatches where they meet with a fiberghlass glass wedge between the top of the fuel tank and the floor hatch (no flex). This works real well. I'll send ya a pic.

Capt Chuck (shellback)

If she asks"how much did that cost?" LIE!