I am thinking about replacing the hatch boards on our boat with plexiglass hinged doors. Apparently, I can get some drop hinges which will allow me to change back to boards quickly if required. Has anyone done this? If so, what are the downfalls, if any?? ROwen H460 Mikayla
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Now where are those hatch boards?
Had a local man build me some smoked plexiglass doors for my Hunter 35.5. They are on drop hinges, so I lift them off when sailing. They are so handy, especially when you are either heating or cooling the boat. I can still use the boards, if I can remember where I put them. In my case, you had to grind off the bottom outside lip of the hatch channel in order for the doors to swing open.
Had a local man build me some smoked plexiglass doors for my Hunter 35.5. They are on drop hinges, so I lift them off when sailing. They are so handy, especially when you are either heating or cooling the boat. I can still use the boards, if I can remember where I put them. In my case, you had to grind off the bottom outside lip of the hatch channel in order for the doors to swing open.
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I have H34 and had teak doors made. I still have the hatch boards which I use during the winter months but use the doors the rest of the year. Once you use doors, you will not want to go back to the boards. I cruise on the Chesapeake Bay and not on open water. Bob
I have H34 and had teak doors made. I still have the hatch boards which I use during the winter months but use the doors the rest of the year. Once you use doors, you will not want to go back to the boards. I cruise on the Chesapeake Bay and not on open water. Bob
34 doors
Bob, Have a 34 also. Could you send/post a pic of your doors? Curious to see how they are done. Thanks! Jeff 'Escapade'
Bob, Have a 34 also. Could you send/post a pic of your doors? Curious to see how they are done. Thanks! Jeff 'Escapade'
Doors shmoors! Hi Richard!
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All my friends thought that the Doors were the best,but their lead singer is...well, unresponsive. Write me, even tho' I don't have a 460.....Yet! Ron H40.5 Best Revenge
Jeff
Jeff, Would you send me your e-mail address? My e-mail is: bobcree@buggs.net. My H34 "Juno" is docked three hours from my home so it may be a while before I can send you the photos of the doors. Bob
Jeff, Would you send me your e-mail address? My e-mail is: bobcree@buggs.net. My H34 "Juno" is docked three hours from my home so it may be a while before I can send you the photos of the doors. Bob
Why Go to Doors
We have a H450 - I'm curious about the advantages of doors over hatch boards. Wouldn't they get in the way all the time?
We have a H450 - I'm curious about the advantages of doors over hatch boards. Wouldn't they get in the way all the time?
can't live w/o them
I've had doors on my last two boats and wouldn't go without them now. The advantage is, you get in and out of the cabin without having to remove, store, then replace, the hatchboards. Or even worse, step over them (sometimes unsuccessfully). Doors just push out of the way, and close just as easily. At achor or at the dock, they're perfect. when sailing, I'd lift the doors off the hinges and store them below, leaving the companionway open. Or, if the weather was bad, put the hatchboards in... but not if there was going to be a lot of traffic between the cockpit and the cabin. For me, they didn't replace the boards so much as augment them, but if you spend any time on the boat when it's stationary, they're a great addition. ph.
I've had doors on my last two boats and wouldn't go without them now. The advantage is, you get in and out of the cabin without having to remove, store, then replace, the hatchboards. Or even worse, step over them (sometimes unsuccessfully). Doors just push out of the way, and close just as easily. At achor or at the dock, they're perfect. when sailing, I'd lift the doors off the hinges and store them below, leaving the companionway open. Or, if the weather was bad, put the hatchboards in... but not if there was going to be a lot of traffic between the cockpit and the cabin. For me, they didn't replace the boards so much as augment them, but if you spend any time on the boat when it's stationary, they're a great addition. ph.
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