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Experiences with Day Hatches
By:Gary B.
Date: 6/14/2000, 2:12 am

I was considering putting a day hatch in my wife's Coho. Has anyone done the same? Any suggestions on size, type and source of hatch and lid? Is there enough room in the Coho to add such a thing? Any suggestions on placemrnt and reinforcement? I'm a little concerned about it interfering with a wet re-entry.

Also, I recall a discussion some time ago about underdeck alternatives to the behind the cockpit day hatch. I believe Ross had some ideas on some type of bag or compartment mounted of rails under the deck. Can anyone lead me back to that discussion or give me their 2 cents on the subject?

Thanks,

Gary B.

Messages In This Thread

Experiences with Day Hatches
Gary B. -- 6/14/2000, 2:12 am
Re: Coho Day Hatch *Pic*
Pete Roszyk -- 6/17/2000, 4:13 pm
Re: Coho Day Hatch
RM Dalton -- 6/17/2000, 9:27 pm
Re: Coho Day Hatch
Dean Trexel -- 6/17/2000, 5:05 pm
Re: Not just white
Mike Hanks -- 6/18/2000, 1:35 pm
Re: Experiences with Day Hatches
Jack Martin -- 6/14/2000, 9:23 am
Re: Experiences with Day Hatches
Gary B. -- 6/17/2000, 2:33 am