3300 SCR Bi-Fold Transom Door?

[warbr]

We have a 2001 3300 - I do not like that the transom door does not open fully and instead rests against the starboard side bench. I was wondering if anyone has utilized a bi-fold door? A bi-fold would allow us to lay it flat against the inboard side of the transom and not take up bench space. Any ideas?

[mmwjr]

Not that familiar with your boat model but can you cut it up the middle and install a piano hinge?

[warbr]

Originally Posted by mmwjr

Not that familiar with your boat model but can you cut it up the middle and install a piano hinge?

thanks Mike, that was the thought, I just wanted to know if anyone has tried it before and if there were reasons not to do it.

Thanks!

[mmwjr]

Originally Posted by warbr

thanks Mike, that was the thought, I just wanted to know if anyone has tried it before and if there were reasons not to do it.

Thanks!

Depending on the hinge you may need to add a block to keep the door from inverting. Use all thru bolt and nuts no screws.

[mkrause]

I have done this on my 3300. I got the idea and pics from this site a few years back. Cut down the middle with a circular saw and used 2 friction hinges so it wouldn't fold up when I didn't want it to. Work well. Like the previous post noted, use through bolts. I found some that recessed/taperd on both the bolt head and the nut side.