Blower motor hatch options???
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I keep looking at Ywaits cig, wondering why it wont sell. I know my wife would never think of having a boat without some form of a sunpad. My question is what can be done to that hatch, or a replacement that has room for the engines, but still retains some padded surface? Is that even possible?
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Corey, The only thing you can really do is install a regular style hatch/sun pad with blower scoops cut out. This would not totally solve wife's issues, but kinda somewhat of a compromise
I have the raised solid fiberglass blower hatches on mine so I can (or should I say my wife) relate.![Big Grin](/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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I have the raised solid fiberglass blower hatches on mine so I can (or should I say my wife) relate.
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That would not work....Those motors in Ywaits boat are connected to trannies and sit way high.....That pic is from a Tiger.....Those scoops weren't used on big HP tigers, only n/a motors.
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Knew that was a Tiger just thought that 'idea' might be an option, but if they're too high maybe it's not.
Any other ideas or options for Corey? I know you would just leave well enuf alone Tank, but .....
Any other ideas or options for Corey? I know you would just leave well enuf alone Tank, but .....
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I have a 98 TG with Blown/Intercooled motors, Bravo. Here is a blurry pic of the hatch. This set up gives you access to the rear cleats/ through the center you can get in/out of the water, and there is aprox. 2' of pad in front. The scoops are glassed in with pad all around except the rear.
I've had the glass blower hatch, this is much better in my opinion.
I've had the glass blower hatch, this is much better in my opinion.
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I have a 98 TG with Blown/Intercooled motors, Bravo. Here is a blurry pic of the hatch. This set up gives you access to the rear cleats/ through the center you can get in/out of the water, and there is aprox. 2' of pad in front. The scoops are glassed in with pad all around except the rear.
I've had the glass blower hatch, this is much better in my opinion.
I've had the glass blower hatch, this is much better in my opinion.
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But another idea would be to just pad the whole top of that hatch on Ywaits Cig. I've seen it done on older Cigs and Apaches.
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I have a 98 TG with Blown/Intercooled motors, Bravo. Here is a blurry pic of the hatch. This set up gives you access to the rear cleats/ through the center you can get in/out of the water, and there is aprox. 2' of pad in front. The scoops are glassed in with pad all around except the rear.
I've had the glass blower hatch, this is much better in my opinion.
I've had the glass blower hatch, this is much better in my opinion.
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I assume it would mean start from scratch?
Thanks for the help!
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Nope you use the standard hatch glass in the scoops and redo the sunpad. If you use automotive hatches adding some fiberglass to the inside will strengthen them and keep someone from crushing it when they step on it. and they will
Also you should cut some holes or a slot in the back of the scoop to let the air out. Those scoops and feed a bunch of air and it can go up the inside of the hull and damage the cabin vinyl.
Here is what RWD looked like with big intercoolers and transmissions.
Also you should cut some holes or a slot in the back of the scoop to let the air out. Those scoops and feed a bunch of air and it can go up the inside of the hull and damage the cabin vinyl.
Here is what RWD looked like with big intercoolers and transmissions.
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