Hi Bill
Well - it is 11 years old and still working perfectly and looking
great. I replaced the mid cabin hatch with one as well (smaller size
obviously). Very happy with them. Only issue with the forward hatch is
that my jib sheets would catch in the gap between the hatch and the
frame, I glued in some small blocks of teak with 5200 and no problems
now. The latching arms are plastic and don't give you the solid feel an
aluminum arm does, but they have lasted thus far so not an issue. On
the forward hatch I can only use one hole-up arm as the deck opening has
that cut corner on port aft, it messes with mounting the 2nd arm.
Hasn't been a problem.
I've mainly dealt with old A&H large hatches, and never owned a Lewmar,
so hard to compare. I prefer them to the A&H. Because it is an unusual
size I had to replace the head hatch with a new A&H and I'm not thrilled
with it. (2 of the three hatches were toast and I replaced the mid
cabin hatch just 'cause)
This is actually the second boat where I've replaced A&H with these.
Graham Collins
Secret Plans
C&C 35-III #11
On 2020-04-27 9:33 a.m., Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote:
That is a handsome looking hatch.
How do you compare the overall quality compared to Atkins & Hoyle or
Lewmar?
Bill Coleman
*From:*CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of
*Graham Collins via CnC-List
*Sent:* Sunday, April 26, 2020 9:27 PM
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*Cc:* Graham Collins
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List Need to replace forward hatch on 35 mkIII
Hi Matthew
Atkins & Hoyle make the direct replacement, but there is an
alternative - I put on a low profile stainless hatch from these guys.
http://www.manshipmarine.com/low-profile-deck-hatch.html
<http://www.manshipmarine.com/low-profile-deck-hatch.html>
I'll look to see if I have any pics.
Graham Collins
Secret Plans
C&C 35-III #11
On 2020-04-26 10:12 p.m., Matthew Schlanger via CnC-List wrote:
Hello CnC list,
I was wondering if anyone knew exactly what kind and where I can find a
replacement for my forward hatch on a 1983 C&C 35 mkIII.
I am hoping I can just get a new hatch and use the existing frame, though I
assume it comes with a new frame as well just in case.
I measured the outer dimensions of the flanges on the frame at 20 7/8”
square, the outer dimensions of the hatch at ~21 13/16 square, and the inner
distance between the hinges on the hatch at 14 1/16”.
I thought this would use a Lewmar replacement but the dimensions don’t seem
to match.
Thanks in advance.
This list is great, I wish I had more time to read it.
Matthew Schlanger
The Office
1983 C&C 35 mkIII
Nyack NY
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