[Public-List] Companionway Hatch

[James Cowhey]

It’s called a sea hood.  I believe the purpose is to keep water (seas) from entering the boat through the front of the companionway  when waves are breaking over the bow.  

James Cowhey

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> On Aug 1, 2020, at 1:42 PM, Winslow Ayer via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> What’s the reasoning for the fiberglass cover over the companionway hatch. I’ve been toying with the idea of removing it so that I can stand up there when I’m furling the sail and moving around up there. Was this an original feature or an add-on?
> 
> Winslow
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