86 Hunter 23 Clear Hatch

[Terry Vannoy]

I was out sailing this weekend and I steped on my top hatch wrong and broke of a corner and pretty big piece. Has anyone replaced the top hatch and were can I get one and does anyone know what it will cost? Well anyway it was a Great 13mph steady wind and 75deg out I dont know if it could be any better. Thanks Terry Vannoy Des Moines, IowaH23 NEVERENUFF

 

[mmsailor]

Hatch ,

Check the forum archives here there is a fair amount about the type of plastic that is best, it is not a pricey item, good luck Mike b

 

[ralph mcgraw]

Lexan

I had checked a few places last year. came in 4 X 8 foot sheets. I know that I need a new hatch cover because of breakage around support bracket ( wood ) on forward side of hatch. The one thing that I have found out is that not all hatches are equal. I have an '87 Hunter and now a '90. Tried switching them. '87 was slightly larger. If you are interested in more info I can try to find my information I had. I have seen some people use just plain plexiglas. Plexiglas doesn't have the same properties as Lexan. And one does step on the surface from time to time. I wouldn't want to end up in the cabin.