Re: sliding hatch design the hatch jay describes almost passes the firehose test. but if you're going out where it's rough for a long time, put a turtle to protect the front end of the hatch when it's closed and for the hatch to slide under when open.. The hatch design shown below has weather strip, the sticky backed sponge seals are fine and they are cheap and easy to replace. the facing of the opening, inside carlines extends above the level of the outer rim, these need to be well sealed to prevent any water which does get passed the outer rim from seeping behind them.. Sea ray 260 sundancer. jbjb dealingboats the sleek design is only one of the many premium upgrades we've made on this roomy 260 sundancer. typical sea ray ergonomics designed throughout make this boat rival any other in its class..
One traditional arrangement for companionway hatches is a tapered opening on the bulkhead, filled with one or more hatchboards, which can be removed individually for ventilation and visibility (fig 1). the tapered design of the openingholds the remaining pieces in place.. Hatch design. . . the woodenboat forum is sponsored by woodenboat publications , publisher of woodenboat magazine. the forum is a free service, and much like the "free" content on public radio, we hope you will support woodenboat by subscribing to this fabulous magazine.. While most elements of yacht design have evolved with contemporary fashion, main hatches and companionways, until recently, have inexplicably lagged behind. since they constitute the largest holes in the boat, it seems like a strange oversight. the heavily trafficked companionway is a critical area.
