Engine Cover/Hatch Hinge Repair (wood rot) - Need Advice on how to proceed

[zollman1]

Hello everybody.

Let me start by saying I am a rookie boat owner and have no experience with fixing this kind of thing.. it is all new to me, so any help you can provide is greatly appreciated.

I have a 98 Stingray 190 LX, and the hinges supporting the Engine Cover/Lid/Hatch rotted out.

I have taken off the engine hatch and have pulled back the vinyl upholstery to see what was going on and I have attached some pictures to show you what I found.The corners are obviously in rough shape and need some attention.

* What should I do?* Epoxy, Wood Putty?* or could it possibly be beyond repair?I was hoping I could get about a 60 inch piece of stainless steel piano hinge (or two 24 inch pieces) to run across the back edge so I can drill into the wood that is still in good shape, but I realize the corners need some attention before I proceed. For now I have it baking out in the sun to get rid of as much moisture as possible.

Also, I need to know what kind of fastners should I use to fasten the hinge to the back edge of the engine cover? Anything special?

 

[oops!]

Re: Engine Cover/Hatch Hinge Repair (wood rot) - Need Advice on how to proceed

if you dont replace the wood youll be putzing around with band-aids forever.

you should be able to uncover that pad by taking out a few staples...then just replace the wood....it looks like pressure treated.

piano hinges are commonly used on new boats. and stainless steel fasteners and the norm

cheers
oops

 

[Coors]

Re: Engine Cover/Hatch Hinge Repair (wood rot) - Need Advice on how to proceed

sorry, but if you have that already going on, you need to start checking the rest of the boat...

 

[oops!]

Re: Engine Cover/Hatch Hinge Repair (wood rot) - Need Advice on how to proceed

sorry, but if you have that already going on, you need to start checking the rest of the boat...

you can allways keep your fingers crossed........but coors is right