[Alberg30] Info about Cockpit Sole Hatches

[Randy Katz]

Dear Albergers,

    Back once again on the subject of cockpit sole hatches, I finally
reached a knowledgeable fellow, Bob Tutin (sp?) who is a sales rep for
Bowmar/Pompanette  (www.pompanette.com )in FL. (813-885-2182).  He¹s a
sailor, too!

    Here are notes from talking to him on 3 different kinds of hatches:

    1.  He says Bowmar¹s cast aluminum inspection hatches are the very best
for this purpose, that of giving engine access from the cockpit sole.  Model
C41020, for example, costs approx. $360 and is the sturdiest, appropriate
for offshore, stands up to total flooding, etc.
    (For those of us in the PNW, there is an outfit in Bellingham which
makes these aluminum hatches too, primarily for commercial fishing boats.
Baier, or something like that, is the company name.)

    2.  However, of the plastic Bowmar hatches (which are ³weatherproof,²
but not "waterproof") the strongest are the relatively older model
INSPECTION HATCHES with model numbers G8.   G8 1020 (about 10 x 20 in) is
one model of this series and is made of polycarbonate‹ which is the
best/strongest of the plastiques for cockpit sole use.  They will, sez Bob,
keep out rainwater, but not necessarily standing water.  He recommended
placing a G8 a bit aft so possible drips don¹t land on the engine.

    3.  Bob recommended *not* to use the newer Bowmar ACCESS hatches  (G7
model numbers) which are made of the softer polypropylene plastic.

    Bob clearly stated that he did not recommend use of the plastic hatches
for this purpose at all, instead of aluminum, but if a person decided to,
the polycarb plastic would be strongest.  (Yes, Ferd, this is a disclaimer.)

    Jeff at Thrifty Mariner (813-390-7474  and also on the Bowmar website at
www.pompanette.com/) sells seconds of any hatches or other
Bowmar/Pompanette/Hood products at significantly reduced prices.  All of
those companies are presently divisions of Pompanette LLC.

    There you have it.

-- 
Randy Katz
#249
910 - 32nd Ave
Seattle, WA. 98122
(206)-323-1941

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