Bow access for 2002 classic

[Jeff Porter]

I am adding a BBT dual mount at the bow of my 2002 classic and need some help.  The BBT comes with a base plate that goes under the fiberglass for maximum support but I can’t reach that area to hold it in place.  The base plate for the BBT mount is approx 4.75 inches in diameter. Can I cut a 5 inch hole under my ultrex foot pedal and still have plenty of support for the pedal?  Also, I am not sure what is under the deck where the foot pedal is it what issues a large covered hole could cause.  I plan to put a matching size hatch access cover over the hole when done. Any advice would be appreciated.  Thanks

[Jeff Porter]

I did speak with basscat and the biggest hole they have experimented with is something like 4 or 4.25 inches as that is the size access cover they recommend and carry.  But…also  said nothing preventing me from cutting  a 5 inch hole and getting a different access hatch cover.

[Jeff Porter]

If you were wondering, here is a pic of of 5.5 inch access hole drilled with hole saw (drill in reverse  with water bottle spraying as it cut).  The only wires were graph wires that aren’t really in the way and a partial tube connected to the front drain hole.  Purchased a 5 inch water proof access hatch online which required a 5.5 inch hole. 

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