[Public-List] Access hatch for cockpit

[John Brugeman]

I have a good hedge that I never installed on 306 I mean 305. It’s brand new still in the box. When I get home Monday I can send you a picture and give me the size if you’re interested.

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> On Jun 27, 2020, at 11:29 AM, Don Campbell via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
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> It is not just about watertight. It is also about the design for watertight if the boat is hit by a wave and the cockpit filled with water. That includes significant weight in the cockpit and in the boat. It will change the buoyancy of the hull and if that mass leaks into the hull, it will significantly hinder the ability to recover and manoever that waterlogged hull.  The round access fitting  is to allow for a wheel pedestal and access for those cable controls. Sometimes what you would like and what is safe in all circustances is not the same thing.  For the number of times one accesses the stuffing box and drive shaft, one can go over the motor, or if things require major work, take the motor out. It takes me about an hour and a half to remove the motor and about 2 1/2 hours to put it back in and realign it. Safety is the main thing here and if the boat is compromised by adding access hatches, then the resale value is much less.  There are times when one needs to appreciate the expertise involved in design and then respect that the designer has done things with reason and for safety in all conditions.
> Don Campbell
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> From: "Winslow Ayer via Public-List" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
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> Sent: 2020-06-27 9:51:46 AM
> Subject: [Public-List] Access hatch for cockpit
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>> Anyone know of a good watertight access hatch to replace the small one in the sole of the cockpit? Would like easier access to the drive shaft and stuffing box. I can reach but not really do a lot without help from the engine side.
>> 
>> Winslow
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