[Public-List] Access hatch for cockpit

[Marcelo D. Gentinetta]

Hi Americo,
From what I have personally researched, the only safe, leak proof rectangular hatch is made of aluminum by Bomar. Hamilton Marine carries them and as you will see are very expensive. From experience on another boat I owned, the plastic ones all leak after a year or two. 
Take care,
Marcelo
441 Alegría

> On Jun 28, 2020, at 9:39 AM, Gordon Laco via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello Americo - 
> 
> I would suggest that as Don says below, compromising the safety of the yacht for convenience of access which would only rarely be used is probably not wise.  
> 
> Gordon Laco
> www.gordonlaco.com
> 426 Surprise
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> 
> 
>> On Jun 28, 2020, at 9:23 AM, americo silva via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 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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