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On 27 Jan 2004 22:43:56 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote:

I see more of them installed in
hatches than anywhere else. The only downside to this is worrying
about "drips" over the vberth while sleeping

I'll probably install in the hatch. I've never cut into a hatch before...it's
original and is crackled with age. Maybe I'll be forced into a new hatch when I
try to cut...?

RB

I doubt you will have a problem. When I installed one years ago, I
was able to use a jigsaw to cut the hole. I believe there is a hole
saw that is the proper size for this task, though, that would make for
a much better cut and easier job. Nicro used to make these available
on a loan basis, but things may have changed. If your yard has one,
perhaps you could borrow it or just bite the bullet and pay them to
drill the hole with theirs. The hole saw would be the way to go.