V2 Hatch Continued
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After finishing Waterboard and installing
gaskets, center hatch cover to hatch gasket
then slide the “hooks” of the cover forward
until cover seats properly compressing the
forward part of the hatch gasket.
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Locate three #2 x 7/16 in. hatch cover
retention screws. These screws will feature a
“welded” (not free) washer under the screw
head.
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Retain hatch cover by installing the #2 x 7/16
in. screws through latch, hatch, and then into
the hull. Tighten screws until you just begin to
see the gasket compress under the tension.
Note: Installing #2 x 7/16 in. screws too
tight will impair the operation of the latch,
deform the hatch, and ultimately lead to
water leaks.
After all your hard work installing and
adjusting the hatch cover retaining screws It
is suggested to now back them out of the
assembly and treat holes with thin CA glue to
harden the path cut by the screw threads
through the hull. Once dry re-install hatch
retention screws in the same manner.
Latch Operation
With the leading edge of the hatch properly
centered and seated forward to allow “hooks”
to engage under the forward lip of the access
hatch, support Waterboard hull over a flat
surface, apply light pressure to rear of hatch
gently compressing hatch gasket, now twist
latch to engage under hatch cover retention
screw heads.
Note, some minor fitting and or tweaking may
be required to achieve smooth and secure
operation of the latch. Once setup the latch
requires little maintenance.
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