Companionway Hatch

Jeffrey · Post by **Jeffrey** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 5:45 pm

Skyhawk would take a smoke color hatch...Jeff Mootz and Mike Doyle

BarryE · Post by **BarryE** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 12:32 am

I don't need one yet, but I'd join in on a group purchase if it happens.
On a related subject, I seem to recall that S2 offered a top hatch hood with instrument pod for the 7.9 as a factory option; has anyone ever seen one? I wouldn't mind having one of those too. It mght help keep my crew from stepping all over the hatch when its open.

Tom Line · Post by **Tom Line** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 2:18 pm

I would also join in on a group purchase. Saving $$ is always helpful.

grandillusion · Post by **grandillusion** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:31 pm

I would also be interested price dependent, and smoke of course

Sam Buschell · Post by **Sam Buschell** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:15 pm

I might be as well.
Is there an established price or target quantity?
Thanks
Sam

Norwalk-ROTC · Post by **Norwalk-ROTC** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:42 pm

Here is a guy we have used - a lot of boaters use this guy for custom work.
www.selectplastics.com
Tony D'Andrea is the owner and a friend. Tell him Master Chief Ellis from Brien McMahon High School referred you. His email is tony@selectplastics.com

Good luck with it.

marionette · Post by **marionette** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:00 pm

Don't forget to use a special plastics drill bit, too. A standard wood bit has a different entry angle and may crack the plexi. Plastics drill bits have a point less than 90 degrees, wood bits are around 132 degrees.
Any plastics supplier has them in stock. Also, a coarse jig saw blade works better than fine, since there is a tremendous heat generation and the plastic can melt while you are cutting through it.

I completely replaced the plexi on the cabin of a 37 foot sailboat (twice)
and learned a little each time. Also, don't forget to use Sikka flex black UV caulk when bedding the plexi in the hatch frames.

Spike Boston · Post by **Spike Boston** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:51 am

We have an order going in for these hatches this week. If we get 10 orders S2 will give us a break and sell them to us for $315.00.
You need to order these thru our loft so call and talk to Alice (519)344-5236
Last chance

S2 7.9 Meter Class Association

Companionway Hatch

Drilling holes in plexiglass (polycarbonate)

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