Once i had installed the RC Gear it became clear that a removable hatch in the aft deck would be required in order to access both the Reverse Bucket linkages, and the Jet Lube points. So i made a GRP Moulding for the Recess; a matching hole was cut in the deck, and the Moulding was bonded to the deck. The Deck in this location is curved in 2 axes, so i decided the only was to create a hatch with the correct curves, was to create a GRP layup on the corresponding area on the Deck Moulding, and create a GRP hatch. This was finished off with 1.5mm styrene sides. Because the hatch is a flush fit, it will be impossible to remove it from the outside, so i fitted a small lever mechanism underneath the deck, which when i push downwards, will just lift the hatch open, and allow it's easy removal. Today i carried out a leak test in the bath, and there was only a very small amount of water ingress, probably through one of the 20 screw holes that hold the Jet Units onto the Transom. This can be fixed with a small blob of sealant in each of the holes when i do the final assembly. Now that this has been done, next job is to strip out all of the RC Gear so i can bond the Deck to the Hull. Then i will be able to start on the wrap-around foam fender system, and also trim the Wheelhouse Moulding to size.