Deck Hatches

Discussion in 'Boatbuilding' started by jmndm, Jan 2, 2022.

  1. jmndm
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    Hey all, new here and very possibly posting in the wrong spot. I've posted on a few other forums with little to no luck. Commercial fishermen/women, boat builders. What's your preferred hatch cover? I'm currently on a waitlist for 50'x32' build and would need upwards of 14 access ways to under my deck. Fish run and 6 live-wells would be my bigger hatches. Which, would run sizes roughly 3'x3' 4'x5'. Due to my tonnage I would need Transport Canada approved hatches (Canadian registered boat) and I'm seriously giving these people: www.marinehatchcovers.com a go. Anyone have any experience with them?
     
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    Welcome to the forum..
    I prefer a raised hatch lid covering a raised opening. I do not like deck flush hatch lids which depend on o-ring seals, which invariably end up leaking.
     
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  7. fallguy
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    All my deck hatches use gutters. Not sure if this is an option, but perhaps tc has an option for gutters. Not like a livewell can't rain into itself if drains are left open.
     
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    Thanks for the welcome! We generally need flush mounted hatches for our boats. My primary fisheries would be lobster and crab fishing during the winter and spring. Also I would make a few trips Halibut fishing as well. Late spring and into late fall I fish for tuna and sword fish. I don't see a lot of time on land haha. I've attached a picture of a local vessel. Just to give an idea of the hulls we use. 269784984_10166154566675441_8043736771658304607_n.jpg 269782961_10166154567245441_8188108491277623681_n.jpg
     
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    I can see why you would need a flush hatch for that vessel. I just find them more troublesome than useful for my purposes.
     
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