greg klein
hotsprings, arkansas
Boat Name: elena
Model/Year: 1977 c27
Hull No. 3477
Hailing Port: brady mountain marina,lake ouacita |
 06/13/2006 8:31 PM Pacific Time
my boat has the large fiberglass forward hatch and i want to let light in the v berth without having to open it all the time. i have thouht about cutting out a small part of the center of the hatch and putting in some 1/4" or thicker smoked plexi to let n the light. i would bevel the outer edge to fit flush with the top and screw and seal itin place. has anyone done this or think im high for consdering this. would it be better to put something like this on the angled part of the cabin right behind it. any thoughts would be great.
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Bill Rapp
Nixa, MO
Boat Name: Beagle
Model/Year: C 22 1984
Hull No. 12442
Hailing Port: Stockton, MO |
06/14/2006 5:41 PM Pacific Time
Greg, I think it is a good idea. The more light the better. Your description as I understand it follows Don Casey's book, " This Old Boat". I would suggest checking there for further particulars. |
Bilbo
Youngstown, Ohio
Boat Name: Sea Dog
Model/Year: Catalina 22 1987
Hull No. 13971
Hailing Port: Andover, Ohio |
06/15/2006 9:47 AM Pacific Time
Actually my new style version came with a small skylight in the bow directly in front of the hatch. It's about 4" X 8" and has opaque white plexiglas or lexan. Now, If the hatch flexes andy it may be hard to keep a skylight from leaking. |
David F.
Abilene, TX
Boat Name: Clair de Lune
Model/Year: 1976
Hull No. 6140
Hailing Port: Fort Phantom Lake |
06/15/2006 7:03 PM Pacific Time
I have a copy of "The Complete Live-Aboard Boat". It recommends grinding the gel-coat off of part of the hatch, the fiberglas should be translucent under it to allow in light.
Might try it out on a junker boat first - if you can find one.
David |
