[Public-List] Cockpit hatches

[Wes Gardner]

Hi All,

Just to be clear, with the Tempress hatch, the flange tapers so that you really don’t stub your toe but in all fairness, it is raised a bit. I’ve never found it to be a trip hazard and for me, the benefits of access to the transmission dip stick, the rear of the motor, the stuffing box and coupling FAR outweigh the thought of doing without. In my case it would not be practical as my 3 cylinder diesel pretty much fills the engine compartment with absolutely no hope of reaching over the top to get to the stuffing box.

Wes

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> On Mar 8, 2019, at 8:59 PM, americo silva via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> I Was Considering building a lift up floor similar to the Vegas
> 
> On Fri, Mar 8, 2019 at 8:16 AM Jeffrey Randall via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
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>> Sorry to have stolen the last question about stuffing boxes.  But as it is
>> a problem child for me, it begs the question, what is the preferred method
>> to gain access to said box.
>> 
>> Wes was kind enough to let me know about Tempress hatches and they may be
>> the fix.  Are there any others out there who have added hatch access and
>> their thoughts. I see the tempress is slightly raised off the deck floor
>> and was wondering if there are other products that are more flush.   The
>> bowmar products appear to be so, but at a vastly different price point.
>> 
>> Just asking, while awaiting the snow melt for spring prep.
>> 
>> Jeff Randall
>> Yankee Star, 296
>> 
>> --
>> Sincerely,
>> 
>> 
>> Jeff Randall
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