My hatch has arrived! Originally I wanted to make the companionway as shown on the original plans. But that wouldn’t have been so clever because a watertight hatch is required for the Transat and the Globe Race.
Because I couldn’t find a hatch anywhere that met my requirements, I ordered a customised hatch from Cule-Marine in New Zealand (they even give a discount for Globe580 boats!). I really like the hatch!
Because the hatch is smaller than the originally planned entrance, I first had to install a frame so that the hatch could be bolted down properly.
This is what the companionway looks like when it’s finished.
The hatch fits perfectly for me. It will be more difficult for tall and big people, but my girlfriend and I are both quite small, so no problem!
I bet a six-pack that I can pass within 20 seconds….. 😎😜
Thank you for posting, I have to do the same job. What size hatch did you use?
Is the lighter coloured ply 8mm or a different thickness?
Thank you for posting, I have to do the same job. What size hatch did you use?
Is the lighter coloured ply 8mm or a different thickness?
The lighter coloured ply is the same thickness as the other panels, 10mm.
My hatch is a custom size: Height 700mm, width top 460mm, width bottom 360mm