We cut off the central hatch's sides that were acting as common gutters for all hatches (too thin, too narrow, hence too flexible) and made new supports on which we placed 2 newly made gutters. The whole exercise proved waterproof and very sturdy, there is a rock solid feeling when walking on the motor hatches.
Prior to placing the new supports, we removed insulation and faired the 4 areas.
The middle hatch is now easily removed for easy access, the 2 gutters are also removable so if and when one needs to remove a motor that can be done without demolishing the boat.
The 3 supports made of polyurethane:
Next 3 pics, the supports put in place:
Overall aspect of the 4 supports put in place:
Profile of the 2 gutters, trimmed to fit on their respective supports:
Gutters just placed on the supports. A little silicone at the 4 ends will guarantee water proofness.
Central hatch placed on top of new gutters.
