Butterfly Hatch

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Jun 12, 2004
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Allied Mistress 39 Ketch Kemah,Tx.
My rooftop AC unit finally committed suicide. I will be installing a new central heat and air unit next week. We couldn't wait to rip off the old beast from the coach roof so we can have a little more ventilation. The PO could not find the hatch lid for that hole so I made a temp. cover that could be secured from the inside. Before I order a new hatch, i will be thinking about making a butterfly hatch. I think they are so cool looking and actually cool when opened at anchor. Has anyone here ever built one or have one on their boat? I would like to see some of the details for weather proofing and securing the wings down tight. Thanks in advance Tony B
 
Aug 9, 2005
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Hunter 28.5 Palm Coast, FL
I see them on old classic wooden boats.

would it be in character with your boat? Then after all it is your boat. Could you install two smaller hatches back to back and have the same effect?
 
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