Hingeing a radar arch

[JKay]

A mate of mine has a an 02 Rinker 270 with a radar arch that he want to get cut and hinges fitted to allow a better air draft

1,How hard is it to do himself and where would he be able to buy the hinges

2,who could do this for him at a reasonable price in the Lincolnshire/Notts area

TIA

 

[SolentPhill]

There was a thread about this couple months ago

 

[JKay]

There was a thread about this couple months ago

Thanks Phil I remember:mad it but can't find it

 

[SolentPhill]

Thanks Phil I remember:mad it but can't find it

http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275513&highlight=Radar+arch

 

[JKay]

http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275513&highlight=Radar+arch

Thanks Phil butThat's about fitting struts to folding arches

 

[SolentPhill]

Thanks Phil butThat's about fitting struts to folding arches

Try this one
http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263573&highlight=Hinge+radar+arch

 

[Momac]

Could try Newark Marina ?
http://www.newark-marina.co.uk/marina-services/grp/

Can't say I have seen an arch they have done but they seem to do a very good job on GRP modifications. Guess it costs nothing to enquire about cost.

 

[carlton]

A mate of mine has a an 02 Rinker 270 with a radar arch that he want to get cut and hinges fitted to allow a better air draft

1,How hard is it to do himself and where would he be able to buy the hinges...

Just tell him to knock her up to 30 knots and head for the Glory Hole. That should bring about the desired modification. Just remember it's quite a sharp turn to starboard at the last minute...

Realistically, I looked at my radar arch a while back and pondered...

I'd be tempted to do the job myself. Make chunky marine ply backing pads to support some (manly) SS hinges/bolts, cut carefully with a jigsaw (fine tooth blade) and cover the exposed edges with a simple ali trim. Watch the wiring harness when cutting. I can't see it being that difficult a job.

Shedloads of SS hinges at reasonable prices here.