Hinged turtledeck

[kitfox2009]

Hello All
Slightly off topic, but I am considering "hinging" my turtledeck about halfway along in order to have better access to the baggage compartment. It is the full, I suppose, "Lexan" type from Kitfox. It would be easy enough to do with SS piano hinge but I am wondering if anyone has come up with a more unique method.
Cheers
Don

[DanB]

Send us some photos when you get it done. The only thing I would put some thought into would be how the rain will shed off. good luck.

[DesertFox4]

Kitfox2009 - I started a new thread for your turtledeck question so it didn't get lost in the LP windshield discussion.

The hinged turtledeck has been done several times. It does allow easier access to the baggage area but sealing it from water infiltration is a slight drawback.

[kitfox2009]

Thanks for that,Steve

Interesting to see what kind of replies we get.

Cheers Don

[cap01]

don, i removed the hinge and made mine one piece . mines not the lexan one piece . i rarely need access to the cargo bag . i usually carry around 25lbs of survival gear plus a plb strapped in the right seat . with a plb a person doesnt really need any survival gear since theyll find you before you even get cold , right ? if i do have to stow my bag of stuff in the cargo bag i do struggle with the frame tubes . i can see the advantage of the hinged turtleback if a person need access often .

[kitfox2009]

Hi Chuck

I am a volunteer member of CASARA (Civil Air Search and Rescue Association) here in Canada. If things work similiarily in the US, maybe you should at least throw in light sweater!!

Did yours leak at the hinge?

Cheers

Don