75 18 splashwell hatch

[erebus]

This is the hatch that I got to fit into that molded recess in the base of the splashwell, on my 1975 18SF.
Only took a little trimming to get it to fit perfectly.
Ordered from greatlakesskipper.com
Not really all that useful for accessing pumps or anything in the bilge. Kinda skinny.
You can click the pic and it'll take you right to the store.



I cut out my stern fish box completely and glassed in a lip all the way around to keep deck water out. Also added a knee to the inside of the new transom. Figured why not, since I had bilge access.
Here's a pic in progress:



Now that's bilge access! I was never going to use that box for fish or bait or anything anyway. Now I have easy access to bilge pump, and can store my stern anchor in there.

Heres a pic of that skinny hatch installed (kinda). Its at the bottom, not a very good quality shot.