translucent forward hatch cover

[mikeepp]

Has anyone replaced their forward hatch cover with a translucent one made of smoked plexiglass, like the main companionway cover? Seems like a nice idea to allow light below in the day and to light the foredeck at night. I'm thinking of cutting out a square in the middle of mine and gluing in a piece of said 'glass. Any thoughts?

 

[Ray Bowles]

Mike, "bright idea" but...

you might be better off to fiberglass the "window" into the old hatch cover rather than glue it. Or.... make a mold and build your own from scratch and then sell them to all the boats that use that same size cover. Good idea, good luck. Ray

 

[Scott Davis]

Hatch for 23

Mike, I also wanted to do this, but was considering cutting the dang thing out completely and installing a hatch from the WM catalog. My hatch is a pain in the A@#@!#$ to open and close. Always binds. Is this normal?ScottH23 "No Alibi"

 

[Steve Dion]

Don't know the deck arrangement but....

you should check out the Thrify Mariner. They have great deals on second and overstocked hatches.

 

[mikeepp]

mine too

yes, mine sticks too........I've filed down the edges to help with this. Does WM have translucent hatch covers to fit the H23? I wonder if Hunter has them?