Rear deck hatch - 1801

[Mike S]

My rear deck hatch could use replacing. Does anyone have the size and a recommendation for a specific hatch that will match and hold up to some wear and tear?

Thanks,

Mike

 

[Fishaddict]

I was able to find replacements by same brand. Look at the inner side of the lid and do the search on line. Do not skip on waterfroofing your cut out with epoxy or resin + fiberglass and epoxy for screw holes.
Mike

 

[Mike S]

Thanks, Mike.

 

[warthog5]

If you use a Armstrong...There will be no screw holes. They ARE The most waterproof hatch bar none.

There is a problem with them through....If it's on the deck.....IE: not in the splash well. They protrude off the deck and can be a toe stubber.

http://www.armstrongnautical.com/pdf/deckplates.pdf

 

[Mike S]

Still looking for a replacement deck hatch… anyone know what brand/model Parker uses on the 1801??

Thanks,

 

[warthog5]

Pix's help ID where your talking about and recommendations.

Splashwell hatches need to be Totally waterproof and they can Always stand to be enlarged to make access easier.

The splashwell on this 19 Cape Horn was a 6in Piehole. This is a 10 X 20 Armstrong install. It's night and day much better and allowed me to make Clean changes in the bilge area.

 

[Mike S]

Warthog - Thanks. I am trying to replace the standard bilge access hatch near the transom on my 2001 1801. Overall size is 11" X 15" - cutout is about 12-1/8" X 8-1/4". Not sure if I could go bigger due to the stringer positions. I'll be working on the boat today and will check possibilities.

Anyone have experience with the Designer Series access hatches by T&H Marine of Huntsvile, Alabama? They show one that might fit the factory cut-out, but I know nothing about them.

 

[Mike S]

Called Kevin at West Coast Marine. Hatch on the way from Parker. Thanks for your help.

 

[Megabyte]

Before you replace that hatch, take a look at the exposed core in the floor.
Mix up some thin epoxy and coat that surface all around to seal it from water intrusion.

Use plenty of newspaper or rags inside (to catch any drips) and use an acid brush to apply the epoxy.
Seal the core carefully and you will never have to worry about it again.

 

[Mike S]

Before you replace that hatch, take a look at the exposed core in the floor.
Mix up some thin epoxy and coat that surface all around to seal it from water intrusion.

Use plenty of newspaper or rags inside (to catch any drips) and use an acid brush to apply the epoxy.
Seal the core carefully and you will never have to worry about it again.

That's my plan. I would hate to have the deck soaking up water and having rot begin.

Is Parker going to go away from using wood in the composite construction like Jones Brothers did?

 

[Mike S]

The replacement hatch from Parker arrived - matches the 'cream' Parker gelcoat color, but is bigger that the hatch I am replacing. There is no manufacturer ID on the hatch, but it is a quality unit. Will be installing tomorrow or Saturday. Will take some before and after photos.