Hi Alick,
I assume you will want the hinges hidden, so you will need to use hinges which attach inside and swing with a with a long hinged arm (I'm not sure of their name). This will either get in the way when you put things inside, or once packed impede closure.
JohnK

: Hi Folks
: I am currrently part way through making a strip built guillemot 17'
: using Nick's excellent book but would like to make my hatches
: totally flush without bungees or straps on the outside.
: I was thinking I would like to put a pair of hinges on them and a
: flush ring handle with some sort of catch.
: Has anyone else done this and if so does it work well or is it a
: bad idea?Does anyone know of a good source for my fittings in
: the U.K.
: You can see why I don't want to cover the decks with bungees having
: made this pattern on the top.
: I was thinking of making my hatch or hatches octagonal with the
: hinges on one of the sides.
: Many Thanks
: Alick