Hatch Hinges - 265 Express (but probably common across a lot of models)

[Fowl Hooked]

Didn't think to take a picture which would probably make this easier but I'm looking for information on the hinges that connect the two pieces of the smoked acrylic that form the upper hatch cover for the entry into the cabin on my 265. The hinges are intact but the hinge pin from one is missing. The other one was working its way out so I'm guessing I just didn't catch the first one soon enough. I'm going to try some stiff wire that I have in the shop to see if it'll work as as substitute and if not, some gorilla tape along the seam until I can make a proper repair but I'm wondering if anyone has a part number or replacement source, or even an alternative (like a SS option) that has worked. Thanks.

 

[Rfazilat]

piano hinge. check boat outfitters website. they have them.

 

[265ExpressNC]

Didn't think to take a picture which would probably make this easier but I'm looking for information on the hinges that connect the two pieces of the smoked acrylic that form the upper hatch cover for the entry into the cabin on my 265. The hinges are intact but the hinge pin from one is missing. The other one was working its way out so I'm guessing I just didn't catch the first one soon enough. I'm going to try some stiff wire that I have in the shop to see if it'll work as as substitute and if not, some gorilla tape along the seam until I can make a proper repair but I'm wondering if anyone has a part number or replacement source, or even an alternative (like a SS option) that has worked. Thanks.

Did you ever figure anything out for this? I’ve got the same issue on my 265.

 

[Hookup1]

The stainless wire does work its way out of the piano hinge. It doesn't usually get lost. You can push it bac k in. You can order stainless rod from McMaster Carr (probably 1/16") Maybe get hobby wire from K&S.

Use a little Loctite blue to keep in place.

 

[Fowl Hooked]

Did you ever figure anything out for this? I’ve got the same issue on my 265.

I had a bunch of the little orange marker flags in my shop and found that the wire they use is a near perfect fit, cut it a little longer than the hinge width and bent both ends so it's locked in place. That wire will rust so I'm keeping an eye on it but for now it seems to be working out fine.