I took the opportunity to replace and rebed the aluminum side tracks that hold the hatch to the deck.
Once everything is setup I will bed 1/2" Plexiglass to the frame.
I used Plasteak for the front of the drop hatch.
Monday, January 16, 2017
Companionway hatch improvements....
As you have seen I am attempting to rid TIH of any teak on deck. I like teak but I don't like maintaining it. The sliding turtle companionway hatches were is pretty poor shape and need replacing. From previous posts you can see that I came up with a solution and I was pretty happy with it. Then along came Ebay and provided a SS sliding companionway hatch. It was too wide but a trip to Samuel the welder took care of that. If anyone is familiar with Hylas yachts, it is identical to the ones they use. I'm pretty sure they are made in-house and not available off the shelf.
I took the opportunity to replace and rebed the aluminum side tracks that hold the hatch to the deck.
Once everything is setup I will bed 1/2" Plexiglass to the frame.
I used Plasteak for the front of the drop hatch.
New drop hatch will also be plexiglass.
And yes, the screws will be countersunk and plugged.
I took the opportunity to replace and rebed the aluminum side tracks that hold the hatch to the deck.
Once everything is setup I will bed 1/2" Plexiglass to the frame.
I used Plasteak for the front of the drop hatch.
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