Forward hatch for O'Day 20

[Jim Tait]

I am desparately seeking a forward hatch cover for my O'Day 20. The previous owner had one made of wood that didn't last. I have tried D+R and Stuart Marine with no luck. I even tried a Hatch cover from a 19.5 Mariner but it was about an inch short.I can make another wooden one but would rather find one more original. Any ideas or help would be appreciated.

 

[Brian]

Hatch cover

Your next step would be to try tracking one down at boat salvage yards. If you have no luck there, you could make one out of fiberglass. It isn't real easy to fabricate a curved suface but can be done by taking your time and planning it out. If you need help on how to do it, just let me know.wrasse@comcast.netGood Luck

 

[karl mattson]

forward hatch replacement

i have the same problem that you have,i think i have searched every site on on the inter net.is yours 16 1/2 x 16 1/2the prev. owner has a wooden on covering the rectangle hole, but i don't know how it was attached, you can buy 16 5/8 for 175.00 so far this is the cheapest one i have found so far. would you happen to know the location of the self drain holes, are there any in your cabin?? retcpd@yahoo.com