Hatch Parts

Sam · Post by **Sam** » Tue Apr 08, 2003 1:14 pm

Does anyone know the original manufacturer, model, and model number of the foredeck hatch on a 7.9?
Thank you

Jeffrey · Post by **Jeffrey** » Tue Apr 08, 2003 6:07 pm

Check out the old forum at:

http://www.boatsit.com/discus/messages/106/106.html

We need those old discussions on this new forum!!!

Look under: Front hatches. I purchased one from West Marine and will be putting it in next week so hope it works. I used the advice from the forum above. Good luck!
Jeff Skyhawk #250

Sam Buschell · Post by **Sam Buschell** » Wed Apr 09, 2003 10:12 am

I did look at all of the hatches available at West Marine.
I didn't like the molded bomar hatch because it seems lower quality, and I question weather it is class legal as it weighs far less than the original.
Also most of the hatches have acrylic instead of Lexan in them which I didn't like for a foredeck hatch, which takes a beating.
Hopefully I can find a source for new handles.
Thanks for the info anyway.
Sam

Dale Eager · Post by **Dale Eager** » Wed Apr 09, 2003 2:24 pm

I read the information about hatches in the S279triv.pdf file and chose a Lewmar size 40 'low profile' hatch. It does require filling the old holes and drilling/filling new ones. I used some 1/2" by 1/4" screen moulding as shims while fitting the hatch.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Apr 11, 2003 8:32 am

Taylor makes a power boat hatch that fits well and is low profile. Two boats localy have have installed this hatch with great results.

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Hatch Parts

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