foredeck hatch replacement
Gentleman,
The foredeck hatch on my cal 28 is showing it's years. The solid fiberglass
hatch is cracking around its starboard hinge. I could simply repair the
area.... but this sounds like a good excuse to spend entirely too much
money, not discounting the fact that latch is buggard and dogging down the
hatch could be quite a challenge.
The opening is 24" by 24". Price is a consideration but not as important as
a quality product that I will have confidence in the open ocean with. I'm
looking for a quality
I have ruled out gebo and probably lewmar. I have heard good things about
goiot hatches but can not find a source or price. Atkins Hoyle are also on
the list but quite expensive (thank god, only one hatch!)
If anyone has a link to a decent write up on a hatch replacement that would
be helpful as well.
Thanks,
Adam
The Guttersnipe
Cal 28
San Diego, CA