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I have the same kind of problem on my boat on a hatch that raises on the dash. It has a piano hinge with a rod that works itself out about an inch or so on one side. I was thinking of removing the hatch with the hinge, tapping the rod into the hinge, and cutting 1/4 - 3/8" off the outer "sleeve" on both ends. That will give me access to both ends of the rod when it's in place. I'm not sure if I'll just bend both ends to keep it in place, or thread them and put some sort of locknut on it. I'm in the "I've got to do something about this" stage, but still trying to figure it out. I won't be trying this for another month or so, but I'll let you know if it works.

Welcome to the board!

Welcome Rumpshaker! You have joined at a great time. Spring time. You will find that there will be a lot of help when it comes to boating with this group. A lot of great people here.

Gary thanks for the welcome I appreciate it.

Bill please tell me what you figured out when you get around to doing it.Im getting the boating itch real bad
the snow on monday is depressing but we will get there.
Im thinking of just trying to take the rod out and shorten it about a half inch on each side and fill the remaining area with some epoxy so it cant slide up and down.

Convincor ,if thats you in that picture ,I need some lessons on drivng if you ever have the time .I have only been on small lakes all my life and I think im in for a treat if I hit a rouge wave at 65 .I did my homework somewhat
when I bought the boat but I dont know what its capable of in the waves.I have a feeling this year im gonna find out who the real man is and i bet the boat wins a few times!

Hey, I like that idea. Shortening it and filling the ends would look cleaner. Maybe a small machine bolt in the ends to keep it in... Got me thinking again.