[Public-list] Halyard Sheaves and Rope Halyard Question

[Chris Blain]

I'm actually working on an alberg 35, but I'm also installling the same
hatch, also from Hamilton marine.

A picture can be seen here:

http://flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=252545002&size=l

Regards,
Chris

On 9/26/06, JohnI <a30blueteal at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I purchased a Bomar cast aluminum hatch from Hamilton Marine and installed
> it in my cockpit sole. It is very strong and watertight. There is no
> apparent compromise to the cockpit sole in #284. (The cockpit sole is
> built
> like a tank - it took four saw blades to cut the opening for the hatch.)
> The
> hatch is designed for heavy use. It is far stronger and more watertight
> than
> the cockpit locker lids or any of the original hatches on the A30.
>
> I consider the hatch a necessary safety item and well worth every cent of
> the purchase price. The hatch enables me to quickly and easily access the
> seacocks on the cockpit scuppers, service the stuffing box, check
> the stuffing box while underway, check the aft engine mounting bolts,
> inspect engine and scupper hoses, easily replace the zinc on the heat
> exchanger, inspect the coupling, and check/change the oil in the
> transmission. It has also opened up a new storage area aft of the hatch.
> If
> desired, one can also reach in and center the prop shaft while sailing. I
> would do this modification again without hesitation.
>
>
>
>
> On 9/1/06, Tom S. <tom.s at insightbb.com> wrote:
> >
> > 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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