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Hatches

  • 08-06-2017 12:25pm
    #1
    sogood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭


    Does anybody know of a good source for boat hatches? I'm looking for two Inspection hatches about 18"× 24" to fit into the deck to make access etc to the engine a little bit easier. Have seen some online, not quite what I want and silly money. Might finish up being a diy job but I'd prefer the real thing. Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,344 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    CH Marine would be your best bet. https://www.chmarine.com/acatalog/Topline-Rectangular-Hatch-460mm.html#SID=402





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  • #3
    sogood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭sogood


    Ordered a pair of hatches from CH which should make life a little bit easier. The size and price were just right so, another job on the "to do" list. Not getting a lot done at the moment as work is full on and only getting home for a day between tours. But stocking up in readiness for the next bit of free time.

    You can see from the pic how access is very tight down each side of the engine. Hoses were awkward to replace and spark plugs are down on the bottom edges of each side of the engine, so at least they will be easier to get at when I'm changing them.

    It will be better having quicker, easier access in future in case of any emergency repairs etc. Thanks fergal. How's your boat performing? Better weather forecast for the end of next week and the weekend!!


  • #4
    sogood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭sogood


    Arrived home from work today to find my most recent purchases had arrived , including my hatches . Very happy with them and I plan to fit them tomorrow. Pics will follow. Thanks.


  • #5
    Steve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,584 ✭✭✭✭Steve


    Nice one. Best of luck, looking forward to the pics!


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