Has anyone gotten enough courage to cut a hole in the deck large
enough to install a deck hatch? I'm going to remove/move my solar
cell and would like to install possibly two hatches, but am somewhat
reluctant to cut large holes in the deck. Reluctant might not be a
good choice of words. How about "chicken"? I know that many new and
renewed boats coming out of Edenton have them, but fear has set in
and I'm looking for support.
Rum Runner
If you are talking cutting a hole in the deck, I installed an 11-inch
Bomar hatch in my foredeck just aft of the deck cleat and it worked
out very well. It can be left open while sailing and it lets in air
so the v-berth doesn't get so hot also it lets in light so the cabin
looks larger.
Just remember to measure twice and cut once. I used 3M 4200 to seal
it with so if necessary it could be removed and also it stays
flexible.
If you're talking cabin top the same rule apples measure twice cut
once.
Jerry
S/V Don't Panic
