I got a little work done tonight...
Measured and cut the opening for the side-hatch:
Having the gaping hole in the side caused the bottom part to flex down and the side to flex outward, so I screwed a board across the bottom to brace it until I get it glassed up and glued a board along the inside of the top opening. The top one will give me something to fasten hinges to in addition to adding strength. I'm totally sure yet, but I might pull it back off and cut into the foam a bit so I can move it closer to the outside lip of the opening... need to go by home depot and look at different hinges and decide if it needs doing.
