The monster hatch on my 42 sits on a wooden frame installed around the deck 
opening.  I assume it was done this way to obviate the need to make the opening 
the perfect size for the hatch.  The wooden frame may also serve to level the 
surface for mounting the hatch.

I should note that the 42 was built in the custom shop and was not a production 
boat.  The deck on the 35-1 may have been constructed to accommodate a 
particular hatch.

From: Brandon Gaspard via CnC-List 
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 3:53 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
Cc: Brandon Gaspard 
Subject: Stus-List C&C 35 Mk1 Bow Hatch Replacement

I'm looking to replace my forward hatch on my C&C 35 Mk1.  Dimensions are 
21.625" X 25.375" OD, 20.75" X 24.5 ID.  Any suggestions on what to replace it 
with?  I can't seem to find anything to fit, so should I consider removing the 
"lip" the old hatch fit over?  Or should i epoxy in an additional spacer to get 
the frame down to a standard size, say maybe the Bowmar 20 3/16" X 30 3/16" or 
similar?  Or should I just build a new hatch out of fiberglass and wood frame 
like the original that's on the boat?  I'd prefer something that's going to be 
water tight, obviously.  and it would be nice to have some light coming through.

Thanks in advance for any tips and recommendations.



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