Support for hatch missing

[ScottySailor]

Hi folks upon inspection of my 84 Hunter 31 it looks like one of the supports for the forward hatch are missing, anyone know where to get a replacement?
Here is a pic of the only one on the hatch but looks like it should have two?
thanks
Graeme

 

[kloudie1]

The early Bowmar hatches had only one support.. Picture is of my original on the '85 H-34 I think the same hatch was used on the 31.

 

[markwbird]

just one.

 

[ggrizzard]

Yeah, only one. The other mounting spot is in case the builder wanted it on the other side, like when the hatch opens in reverse.

 

[MikeHoncho]

Mine were missing also. Looking them up, they were very pricey to replace. I installed ball sockets and gas struts. They work great and alot cheaper.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Check with the forum store to see if there are replacements

 

[Claude L.-Auger]

The early Bowmar hatches had only one support.. Picture is of my original on the '85 H-34 I think the same hatch was used on the 31.
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Only one on my 84 as well, but it's funny Kloudie as yours seems to be on the starboard side while mine is on port !

 

[ggrizzard]

Owners choice Claude.

 

[Claude L.-Auger]

Owners choice Claude.

You may be right but since most of these boats were sold at dealers I think It's more a case of whoever the worker was. It might also have been done at Bomar and Hunter installed whatever it received.
Just curious on a personal note where do you keep your boat in Ponce Inlet ? I have stayed at the Smyrna YC a few times. Even anchored not far from the bridge. I am in Cocoa for the winter, just a few miles down the road !

 

[ggrizzard]

I'm just south of the inlet on a private dock.

 

[kloudie1]

I think Hunter installed whatever Bowmar sent .. You are correct, Claude.
The PO re-bedded my original hatch, so it has been out, but none of the bosses/lugs are tapped for another support..