Questions for spetre owners

[riptide]

I would stay away from silicone for sealing hatches.It just doesnt hold up.I have used Life caulk with good results.It can be sanded and painted when it cures and last a long time.

[jongolds]

Another option would be to use some other sort of gasket or waterproof weather stripping and then secure the hatch with hardware that provides some degree of compression to ensure a good seal. I'm picturing something like the quick release cam locks on a bicycle's wheels. Seems like the fiberglass work to recess something like that would suck though and it would still be a place for dirt to collect.