[Public-List] Access hatch for cockpit

[americo silva]

i am contemplating doing like the Albin Vega and making a big Hatch Cover

On Sat, Jun 27, 2020 at 2:04 PM John Brugeman via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> 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.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jun 27, 2020, at 11:29 AM, Don Campbell via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >
> > 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
> >
> > ------ Original Message ------
> > From: "Winslow Ayer via Public-List" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
> > To: public-list at lists.alberg30.org
> > Cc: "Winslow Ayer" <135sleddinghill at gmail.com>
> > Sent: 2020-06-27 9:51:46 AM
> > Subject: [Public-List] Access hatch for cockpit
> >
> >> 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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