Watertight companionway hatch

[Cyrus Safdari]

What do folks think 9f Susie Goodall''s watertight companionway hatch?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BesrRFtgL7N/

It must be custom

[Orion Jim]

Not an innovation, already in wide use for several years. Frequently seen on the custom ocean racers and custom long distance cruisers.

[GILow]

Nice idea tho. Really like a DRY boat.

[coopec43]

I think it is a great idea. (I'll put that on the "Things to do" list)

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ay-157872.html

[psk125]

Does it stay open if you want it to? What keeps the open hatch from slamming shut and shattering? Do lines get caught in it? Fingers? Would a sheet wrapped around it wrench it off? Are there screens for bugs? While such a hatch may be less expensive than other options, watertight is not the only criterion for a companionway hatch.

[coopec43]

Maybe a purpose built fiberglass hatch would be better option (with a small acrylic window to check on occupants of the cockpit) than a deck hatch.

[Cyrus Safdari]

Originally Posted by psk125

Does it stay open if you want it to? What keeps the open hatch from slamming shut and shattering?

There's a small eye welded next to the handle with a piece of string to tie off the open hatch lid to the frame.

I don't think it has many issues not shared by other hatches.



Others have made versions that are built raised over the bridge deck
https://sailingdawntreader.com/2015/...-companionway/


Headroom in entering and exits would be my concern

[Cyrus Safdari]

Originally Posted by coopec43

I think it is a great idea. (I'll put that on the "Things to do" list)

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ay-157872.html

Note this is a slightly different style, built over the bridgedeck