Companionway doors
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Consider the pros and cons of doors rather than hatch boards and then experiment with building your own. I made a set for the Oday 34 we owned nearly 10 years ago. The current owner of that boat sent us pictures of the doors still in use. Not too difficult as a winter project.
Are you looking for some removable wooden doors? On our more contemporary boats (a Sabre and now a J/Boat) we had removable louvered doors made with screens on the inside of the louvers. There were snap hinges installed which allow them be easily removed or installed. We store them below.
If you want them to be permanently installed, they really don't seal that well in extreme weather (and your boat, unless you have a significant dodger, I'd think you'd want to seal the companionway more effectively.
For those us that don't know what an Angelman boat looks like, did I find a picture of one below.
If you want them to be permanently installed, they really don't seal that well in extreme weather (and your boat, unless you have a significant dodger, I'd think you'd want to seal the companionway more effectively.
For those us that don't know what an Angelman boat looks like, did I find a picture of one below.
Here is my post on making my companionway hatch board.https://forums.sailboatowners.com/i...atch-boards-very-lengthy-project-post.188874/
Add some art to your project.
-Will (Dragonfly)
Add some art to your project.
-Will (Dragonfly)
I HATE hatch boards, so almost the first thing I did after I bought this boat was to build this door. Some Starboard, a hinge and lots of screws and an afternoon.
Oh, here are a couple more examples you can use.
The second one you can see in place at Orion's Website: http://www.mariner1922.com/custom-hatchboards/
Good luck with yours.
-Will (Dragonfly)
The second one you can see in place at Orion's Website: http://www.mariner1922.com/custom-hatchboards/
Good luck with yours.
-Will (Dragonfly)
Doors I made for Oday 34
Plexiglas, brass hinges and hasp, wood frame as needed, original hasp and lock to attach to the sliding hatch.
Plexiglas, brass hinges and hasp, wood frame as needed, original hasp and lock to attach to the sliding hatch.
+1 I don't have 'em but the sailors who do love 'em.
Features of Zarcor’s Hi-tech Companionway Doors:
- They are removable so you can store them.
- Your original boards can always be inserted when sailing off-shore.
- Choose your comfort panel for the day, bug screens, privacy, or viewing.
- A built-in combination lock or key lock replaces the traditional padlock and hasp.
- Maintenance free marine grade polymer. Never varnish again.
I built these for our old San Juan 28. I found after I built them that the carefully measured companionway wasn't symmetrical.
Measure carefully. I also used lift-off hinges so when the doors were open you could get them completely out of the way. Finding teak ($$) was not easy where we live.
The windows are Lexan with a plastic stick-on covering for privacy.
Measure carefully. I also used lift-off hinges so when the doors were open you could get them completely out of the way. Finding teak ($$) was not easy where we live.
The windows are Lexan with a plastic stick-on covering for privacy.
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I have the Zarcor doors on my 2008 Hunter 38.
They are fabulous. Have the removable lexan inserts and screens.
Installation instructions were excellent and Zarcor has been most helpful in getting the right fit and with installation questions I’ve had.
Set we have used on our current and prior boat. Removable doors with snap hinges. Screen and louvers.
In really snotty conditions ( or when we are off the boat), we just put in the drop boards. If we are under way and sailing, we usual don’t leave the doors in.
Hello nightowle, If I remember correctly, I used a cabinet grade plywood that was left over from another project. Using plywood eliminated a need for corner reinforcements or special joinery to prevent breaking at the lower corners. We also used wooden backers at the hinges and hasp to reinforce the smoked Plexiglas. That door project was completed about 10 years ago. The boat has been loved by at least two owners and perhaps three since we cared for her, so I guess the doors have been acceptable. I don't believe I used the slide-apart hinges. That left the doors either shut while sailing or, if open, there was always a chance of leaning on them if a person leaned against the cabin as a backrest.nightowle said:
This is exactly what I need to do when I get some free time on my hands. Thank you for posting.