Having replaced all of the plexiglass and much of the hardware in the Gebo hatches, it made little sense to leave them exposed to equatorial sunlight for months while Sakura basks on the hard.
The covers above were made according to the design in the sailrite video.
The dimensions (in inches) specified in that video are as follows:
Rectangular cabin-top hatches
- 24 3/4 diag, 18 1/2 hinge side, 22 long side
Forward deck hatch
- 30 3/4 diag, 25 1/2 hinge side, 24 other side
Small hatches
- 14 1/4 diag, 13 3/4 hinge side, 12 1/4 other side
Repurposing a tired sail cover and following the Sailrite YouTube video, some basic drawstring hatch covers were made. It was a good basic sewing project, and an even better use of a worn sail cover. Even though it was done without the benefit of the diagonal measurement and the fit is still pretty good. (forgot to take pictures)
Trapping the drawstring cord in the gasket can permit water ingress, and I am not confident that the barrel fastener will remain secure over time. (I knotted the rope to prevent it moving). I think a better approach mnight be shock cord of the correct length to snap onto the hatch after it is closed.
While this approach seems adequate, IMO there’s a better design in this most excellent book.
Canvas for Cruisers: The Complete Guide
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