I forgot make sure that you leave lots of room between where the cockpit rim and the day hatch rim will be so the spray skirt will fit nicley!

Bill

I'm building a CLC Chesapeake 17 and I have decided to install a VCP
> 7.5" day hatch behind the cockpit. I have a couple questions of those
> who have done this before.

> First let me set the stage, I have not installed the deck yet. Though I am
> ready and could do that any day I have the time.

> 1) Should I install the VCP hatch rim before I install the deck? I'm
> leaning to after I install the deck since I won't have to guess at
> placement of the hole if the deck is already installed.

> 2) Should I install an additional bulkhead to form a small compartment
> accessed by this day hatch, or should I install some sort of mesh sack
> suspended from the hatch rim instead? I see pros and cons both ways.

> Any and all other words of wisdom are welcome as well, thanks in advance.

> -Roger