Storage Conversion For Anchor

[JOC]

Hello everyone, first time poster. I hope someone can help with this. I have recently purchased a 2015 Q. In the front of the boat just outside the playpen there is an area covered by a curved panel. This is a perfect place to store an anchor. However, this boat did not come with storage acces to that area. I would like to remove the panel and put a hinge on it and a latch. I have removed the outer cover (plywood covered with vinyl, attached with Velcro). Behind it is a panel. There are no screws showing, perhaps it is secured from the other side.

My question is, do you know how to remove this panel? Can I salvage it or will I have to bust it to gain access to the storage area. I have included pictures. Thank you for your help.

 

[Jack M]

I have a Q ,I did think about storing my anchor there .My concern is , at some point the anchor will bounce ,causing a dented panel from the inside .
My access doors have hinges and a latch . I dont think I have any pics and the boat is still in storage

 

[Jack M]

I was able to find one pic with the starboard side panel shown. Hinge is at the bottom ( there are 2 ) latch is on the top

 

[Jack M]

Here is a link to email Bennington ."Possibly " they can provide you the hinges and latches ( at a cost ) or even a complete set panels with the hardware attached .Be sure to include your Hull ID

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[BigKahuna]

I was able to find one pic of the starboard side. Hinge is at the bottom ( there are 2 ) latch is on the top
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That red is just "stunning" every time I see it Jack! Is there alot of room behind that access door?!?

 

[Jack M]

Thank You .I can fit a few things in there ,but I dont keep anything that could dent the panels. Right now the only thing I keep there is extra PFD's

 

[Vikingstaff]

Thank You .I can fit a few things in there ,but I dont keep anything that could dent the panels. Right now the only thing I keep there is extra PFD's

Seems like the perfect spot for PFD’s or perhaps any other soft swimming toy like a noodle. I’d be hesitant to put anything solid of of heft in there myself. Panels can dent very easily.

 

[JOC]

Thank you all for the replies. Bennington just responded and said it is an aluminum panel clipped from the inside. I was concerned about the denting possibly also. Not sure what I will ultimately do. Jack, that red is awesome!

 

[JOC]

I was able to find one pic with the starboard side panel shown. Hinge is at the bottom ( there are 2 ) latch is on the top
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Jack, do you know if the door is a hard panel or is it vinyl covered? Thanks.

 

[Jack M]

Mine is a painted metal panel.