: Thanks for your suggestions so far. Many of you have suggested epoxying a pad
: eye of some type inside the compartment to secure the deck plate lid. I
: planned on that part

: But how would you suggest I secure the tether to the deck plate lid? Epoxy a
: pad eye to the underside? We were looking at it at work yesterday, and
: considered drilling some small holes into the sides of the recessed parts
: (where you put your fingers in to unscrew it) and then just sealing the
: holes and cord with some sealant of choice (Lexel, Aquaseal, Epoxy)
: Leaning towards the flexible sealants in case the tether cord needs
: replacement in the future.

: Concerned that just drilling into the side of the deck plate lid, and tying a
: cord to that hole, would just bung up the threads when trying to screw the
: plate in...

: Thanks again,
: Brian

With the current screw in Beckson hatch lids there's a hole in the center of the lid to attach the tether to. At least mine has one. I used wire eyes crimped to the line (and knoted behind the crimp) to secure the line.

Bill H.