How I fixed my hatch doors

bkdraft

Bought my boat used and both hatch doors had broken hinges, understand this is a common problem. Checked with local dealer about ordering new and was told they were not available anymore. So....had to figure out a way to fix them.
I ordered these stainless steel hinges from Amazon, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HRIYQKI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1, already had some stainless screws left over from a dock bumper install. I had to cut some spacers and used some 1/8" acrylic. I used two spacers on the front hatch, but only one on the rear. You will have to figure out the spacers for you own install. I used a dremel to cut the ends of the screws off under the lid. This install works great and should never give any more problems. I did have to put the hinges in a vise and use a hammer to bend one end just enough to make it sit flat on the door. 

cjjjdeck

Great job on the hinges bkdraft, thanks for sharing the project!

The hinges look like nice quality and thank goodness for Dremels.  What year and model boat do you have?

phins2rt

Great job!

powerhouse

Nice job.  I will have to do on my bait well door.