OK, I like what you did here...how about instead of a hole put a slot open at the top. That slot could be v shaped so as you raise the engine hatch the door would just eventually open vs break the dang latch? Is this post good for patten?
@rasbury you need @j3ff to 3D print something like this (set the angle of the slot to the angle that your hatch opens at, I just ballparked this at around 25 degrees).
Obviously the bolt cannot extend beyond the plastic disc into the fiberglass hatch.
We make it adjustable, also a piece of rubber behind it that also covers the slot so it does not rattle....I wonder how many people would buy one? I've broken at least two of them....I think I have a Lowes version on there now...
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https://www.westmarine.com/perko-chromed-bronze-barrel-bolt-P0424608.html
https://rinkerboats.vanillacommunities.com/discussion/3478/transom-door-barrel-bolt-size-for-2008-330-ec
Obviously the bolt cannot extend beyond the plastic disc into the fiberglass hatch.