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Originally Posted by Starling
Hi all,
While stripping down this 89' SC20 project I noticed a large (3.75") gap between the deck and the stringers (looks to be factory). I'm making a new fuel tank hatch and wondered if this is normal? Obviously there is some flex at the fuel tank hatch opening, but will adding a new, stiff tank hatch be enough to remove the flex? Should I include some braces elevated across the fuel tank to help with this?
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Why not re-core the old hatch?
My `89 was about 1/2 " to 1" gap there. I'm having a hard time understanding how
that makes any sense. Has the boat been apart before?