18 SF Minor Rennovation and misc. Improvements

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by fdheld34

Question...
How do I deal with the large hole in the above hatch...
I was thinking of backing the hole with a piece of ply with waxed paper while I put down my first 1.5 oz mat on the inside of hatch! The smaller screw holes, I plan on backing with blue painters tape....
Any other suggestions for the large hole appreciated!
Only need to repeat the process on 3 more hatches (bow/anchor hatch, center console hatch and stern baitwell hatch!!!)
-Fred

First bevel the edges of the large hole. Then cut out a exact shape of the hole with the glass mat and if this levels the hole with the back side your good to go. If not cut another piece and fill the hole. Now you should be able to lay down the glass mat and then the plywood.

I would also screw the wax paper plywood down so you get very little leakage.

Check out my post(on my rebuild thread) #116 on page 3 for a better picture of what I am talking about.