hatch hinges

[jwclbi]

Hello, I have a 1973 20sf with a need of four new hinges for both the aft hatches. Trouble is I'm finding the right size in stainless just not the right price! Price for the each hinge is anywhere from $20-$25 per hinge! $80-$100 for hinges is kinda hard for me to justify. Anybody have any thoughts?
thanks

[Islandtrader]

Have you tried wholesale marine?

[jwclbi]

Thanks, I just checked them but can't find the correct size.

[UrbanAngler]

I just ordered 12 of these for all my hatches.

http://www.gemlux.com/catalog/hinge-topmount/119609

They are a 1/2 inch smaller than original, but much thicker and stronger.

The only issue you would have would be filling in the old holes and having to make new ones to mount em.

I'm in the process of filling all the little holes a nicks on the boat, so I could justify going with a smaller hinge.

Also had to add some putty to the inserts for hatches up front where the hinges sit in to accommodate the smaller hinge. Had to make em half inch shorter. I just gotta sand em flush and do some touch up gel coat.

I think it'll look good by the time I'm done next week.

[Bushwacker]

These SS Whitecap hinges from a local store were a good fit for my old chrome brass hinges on aft seat hatches/lids, although a bit thicker. http://www.boatownerswarehouse.com/b...fm/4,7845.html

[Blue_Heron]

These?

http://www.marinepartdepot.com/hedustststhi.html

Or these?

http://www.marinepartdepot.com/stststhi4wit.html

Or 3-hole:

http://www.marinepartdepot.com/hedustststhi2.html

All are 316 stainless, the good stuff.

Dave

[jwclbi]

Thanks Blue Heron, marine part depot had 3" stainless butt hinges. $9...not $20. good site too. Thanks again