www.iFourWinns.com

Has anyone broken the round deck hatches locate in the bow of the boat?

A new hatch is like $600. I think I have the 22" round. My problem is the plastic hinge. It seems like it is pressed/glued to the actual round hatch window that you open.

I'm optimistic that if I got a new hinge, I could glue it to the hatch.

Thoughts?

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2000 298 Vista
1996 Regal 258

Here is a good website for spares: http://www.hatchmasters.com/index.php?c ... 2cae1f8d58

My hatches are still good but I broke these little tabs so if you do end up buying a new hinge kit, I will buy the old ones from you. Good luck.

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Current Boat: 2000 Four Winns 298 Vista
Previous Boat: 2000 Carver 406MY

Hey Family Knot,
I have the exact same boat as you do (FW '00 Vista 298)
and the exact same problem with both of my upper deck bow hatches (round)
I think maybe the previous owner must have stepped on them or something,
the locks work, but I don't open them because of the hinge doesn't hold them in place.
If you figure out how to replace those hinges please let me know.

Thanks

Collin - Funtastik, Vista '00 298

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Funtastik
Gatineau, Qc. Canada
2000 298 Vista
http://village.photos/members/Funtastik/Funtastik

Hey,
Any luck finding replacement hatch hinges on your 298?
Please let me know if you do, I would appreciate it.
Thanks
Collin

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Funtastik
Gatineau, Qc. Canada
2000 298 Vista
http://village.photos/members/Funtastik/Funtastik