[Public-list] Halyard Sheaves and Rope Halyard Question

[Tom S.]

When I first purchased my Alberg it already had an inexpensive cockpit 
hatch in the forward portion of the cockpit floor. In that it    leaked 
like a sieve I had no choice except to replace it. I looked all over for 
something I felt would be satisfactory and I finally bit the bullet and 
bought one of those Bomar "cast aluminum"  powder coated white ones from 
Hamilton Marine. I have never regretted it.

I DO NOT believe that it compromised the integrity of the cockpit floor. 
It is very strong and sets in a cast aluminum frame.

The only downside down side I can see is the cost ($370.00 I believe) 
but I bet a group purchase might be possible. There are just so many 
things I can not imagine being able to do to this boat without this access.

I will send pictures when I get a chance.

Tom s


J Bergquist wrote:
> I have seen a Pearson Triton owner install one. There is a pretty exhaustive
> discussion of the process here:
>
> http://www.triton381.com/projects/restoration/cockpitstructure3.htm
>
> Scroll about halfway down. The triton is also a Carl Alberg design very
> similar to our boats (2 feet shorter).
>
> My boat has a screw-in inspection plate in the cockpit directly above the
> stuffing box. Fortunately I now have dripless stuffing box, so I never have
> to adjust the packing nut (sweet).
>
> I don't think it's worth installing a big cockpit access hatch unless you
> REALLY need to. It's a big hole in a pretty critical part of the boat's
> watertight integrity.
>
> Later,
>
> JB
>   
>   

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