[C320-list] Hatch Boards

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I have the deep tinted poly/lexan hatch board also, about one half  inch 
thick.  They are great, two doors that open outward, let in light, I  can see 
out, people cannot see in, great in the rain, no hassling with the hatch  
boards...my HBs stay at home.
 
Bert
At Ease
#442
 
 
In a message dated 5/7/2011 9:46:16 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
ilove2sail at verizon.net writes:

Sean,

There are a number of options. On one boat I had  smoked lexan hatch 
boards. It's 
really great for letting in light on  an otherwise dark and gloomy day. You 
don't 
have to limit yourself to one  or the other -- you can have both! Use the 
wooden 
boards when you're going  to be away, the transparent one when you are on 
board. 
Just remember at  night with the lights on, people can see in. I put
a towel over them when  at the dock.
You can also use plastic wood. Comes in white, or brown I  think. It cuts 
like 
wood on a saw. I have teak doors that came with the  boat. The doors are 
great 
and real handy, they have lift off
hinges. I  also have the teak hatch boards I use in the winter. I think you 
can 
check  out options on http://www.sailboatowners.com I've also see stainless 
hatch  
rails with plastic wood hatch 

boards and  doors.

http://www.scottcarle.com/gallery/v/Sailingandboats/beneteau235/f235hatchboa
rds/

Good  luck with your project.

Paul
Affinity 657
Bay Bridge  Marina
Chesapeake Bay,  Maryland




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From: Sean  Kaldor <spkaldor at yahoo.com>
To: "c320-list at lists.catalina320.com"  <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Sent: Sat, May 7, 2011 1:41:10  AM
Subject: [C320-list] Hatch Boards

Ok, so I'm getting tired of  refinishing the companionway hatchboards. I'm 
looking for another solution  and wondering if anyone out there has come up 
with 
a better  set-up. 

I'm big on safety, so looking for something very sturdy -  something that 
won't 
bend or simply pop out under pressure. Would also  like something durable - 
that 
won't chip when its being moved  about.

Has anyone come up with a solution? There is almost no wood on a  C320's 
topsides, so the companionway boards are the last piece of the  equation. 

Acrylic ... do those chip? HDPE (starboard), do those  bend and press out 
under 
pressure? One full-sized piece vs. three  pieces?

I'm not looking for doors ($$$) or screens... just a basic  replacement.

Any thoughts / solutions would be  appreciated.

Sean
Liberte #499
San  Francisco