sliding hatch

[tgrayson]

looking for a macgregor venture 17 top sliding companionway hatch or something to replace it with.maybe make one out of wood as a last resort.any ideas would be nice.

 

[agprice22]

Check out Andy on Boatworks Today on Youtube. He has some good videos on making hatches.

 

[Project_Mayhem]

If you do build one be sure it can handle a good stomping in the event of an emergency. The fall from the top of the cabin to the sole is longer than it looks

 

[agprice22]

If you do build one be sure it can handle a good stomping in the event of an emergency. The fall from the top of the cabin to the sole is longer than it looks

So true. I reinforced my latest one with biaxial matt. Same with my cockpit settee hatches.

 

[Project_Mayhem]

Its also way easier to raise your main sail if you can stand on the hatch