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Joining hull and deck with no hatches
By:Richard Boyle
Date: 4/23/2001, 9:39 am

I am considering not installing hatches in the deck of the Guillemot I’m building. The boat will not be used for camping trips. There would be a stern bulkhead with a hatch installed in it and a float bag for the bow.
I would like to know how difficult it is to join the hull and deck with no hatches.
Also, if I change my mind about hatches later on, is it a much of a problem to install hatches in a finished boat.
Thanks, Richard.

Messages In This Thread

Joining hull and deck with no hatches
Richard Boyle -- 4/23/2001, 9:39 am
Re: Bulkheads as a safety feature
Roger Nuffer -- 4/23/2001, 12:22 pm