Taylor,
I'm no craftsman but I just used a standard jigsaw with Bosch blades. I cut a starter slot with a razor knife and off I went. My hatches are oval so that seemed the best scenario. I've heard people talk about japanese pull saws and such things so I am sure there is some value to that route also.

--Tony

: Just curious as to what types of hand saws are preferred for cutting hatch
: openings. I've heard of using thin bladed pull saw or a jig saw blade held
: in a vice grip but I was wondering what others have had success with?

: Taylor