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Topic: Forward hatch
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whited
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posted May 31, 2004 12:17 PM
 
Does anyone sail with the forward hatch open.. or is this asking for trouble? On warm, light wind days I might try it...but wonder how other sailors keep the hatch up.IP: 142.177.156.31 |
elmet3
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posted May 31, 2004 05:38 PM
Can't tack with the forward hatch open. Sheets and jib get all snarled.IP: 64.12.117.21 |
whited
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posted May 31, 2004 06:05 PM
Thanks...I guess that settles that! How about at anchor...will it stay in the open position?IP: 156.34.80.217 |
elmet3
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posted May 31, 2004 07:15 PM
It tends to blow closed in a strong wind. I suppose it stays open pretty well in light wind. I'm sure you could put a bungee on it easy enough. Come to think of it I always have it open when I am in the boat at the dock and it only occasionally blows closed. IP: 152.163.253.103 |
whited
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posted May 31, 2004 09:24 PM
It would be fairly important to me for it to be open at dock or anchor. I need ventilation and that is one thing I had against the Siren. Too closed up in the cabin. Even in the Mirage 33 i don't like to be below for any period of time. There is an odour that bothers me.IP: 156.34.80.217 |
whited
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posted May 31, 2004 09:24 PM
duplicate...[This message has been edited by whited (edited May 31, 2004).] IP: 156.34.80.217 |
Darcy
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posted May 31, 2004 09:53 PM
 
Shortwave has a forward hatch screen so you can get lots of air but no bugs.D'Arcy IP: 67.68.51.160 |
Eric
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posted June 01, 2004 07:01 AM
I've thought about buying the sliding/locking hardware for the hatch, and fixing it on. Perhaps, the springs they sell for galley cabinetry would work also. But, it never quite gets to the top of my priority list 
EricIP: 130.63.85.93 |
