RokGrdn Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 Does anyone know who manufactured the round deck plates for bilge access on earlier 1992 MA's? I have tried different products such as the Bomar and none of them have been the correct size. This is one of the last puzzle pieces for my rebuild, any help is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 I would recommend using this opportunity to expand that opening. Most of us have gone to a Jim Black hatch (11 x 18 I THINK!). It gives much better access, is completely removeable and water tight. As for the original plate, I don't know for sure, but Boat Outfitters did a lot of the OEM parts for Maverick and may be able to help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RokGrdn Posted March 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 24 minutes ago, whichwaysup said: I would recommend using this opportunity to expand that opening. Most of us have gone to a Jim Black hatch (11 x 18 I THINK!). It gives much better access, is completely removeable and water tight. As for the original plate, I don't know for sure, but Boat Outfitters did a lot of the OEM parts for Maverick and may be able to help. Thanks for the info. I'm trying to avoid cutting. I think I threw my original out by mistake, this has been the hardest thing to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 Send me the measurements - there is an outside chance I still have mine - if you send me the size, I can check to see if I have the right one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RokGrdn Posted March 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 27 minutes ago, whichwaysup said: Send me the measurements - there is an outside chance I still have mine - if you send me the size, I can check to see if I have the right one. OD is close to 11" with the mounting holes being 10 1/4" on center Looked like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 If you ever need to work on plumbing, wiring, or pretty much anything in the bilge you will want the larger access. It’s a nightmare working through those tiny pie holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 I can relate to that, I've looked like I'd been in a knife fight after working thru a 10" cover more than once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 Rok, i finally found my old plate, but it is different than yours. My OD is 10 inches and ID is about 8.5. Not sure that will work for you, but let me know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RokGrdn Posted March 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 Thanks for all the help gents! I finally found the one on Amazon of all places. This is the 5th Plate I bought and it fits perfectly. If you wanna know .. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B83Q8F5G?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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