[Public-list] Centre Hatch on 1965 A30

[John Birch]

Any hatch which would fail under the weight of a crew member has no business 
being on a boat, particularly an off shore boat like an Alberg. Production 
hatches will take your weight if made by a quality Manufacturer like Bomar, 
Lewmar, H A, etcetera

ATB

John

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J Bergquist" <jbergqui at gmail.com>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 11:02 AM
Subject: Re: [Public-list] Centre Hatch on 1965 A30


>I have an aftermarket hatch in the coach roof of my boat which is #287
> and does not have a liner. It was installed by a previous owner. It is
> quite small (about 12" square) and the frame is made of anodized
> aluminum. The plastic laminate is quite crazed so it does not let in
> that much light but it improves ventilation significantly. I use it
> often. It does not get in the way while sailing as long as it is
> closed. To my knowledge, neither I nor any member of my crew have ever
> stepped on it because it is quite small and normally under the boom
> when sailing upwind or motoring, but even if one of us had done so, I
> don't believe it would break (again because of the small size).
>
> I would call the installation of my hatch somewhat less than perfect.
> But it is far from being unsightly.
>
> Overall I like it. I have had several other owners comment that they
> would like to have one too.
>
> Later,
>
> J Bergquist
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