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windsong
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Initially Posted - 08/03/2009 :  08:08:27  Show Profile
One of my crew - quite experienced on many boats - complained that my cabin hatchway slides too easily making it dangerous to stand on. I have become so used to it, that I have come to accept it, but I think he's correct. It should have more resistance to movement. Standing on it is like standing on an ocean skimmer board.

Do you agree with this? Has anyone tackled this safety issue?

Michael Hetzer
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Myrtle Beach, SC
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JohnP
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Response Posted - 08/03/2009 :  10:05:57  Show Profile
No, but that reminds me that I have to grease mine!!! I bet wiping off any lubricant on the slides would fix your problem.

Add it to the list - grease the hatch.
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 08/03/2009 :  12:55:50  Show Profile
We don't have that problem at all. There probably is a "sliding tape" on the surface that the hatch rests/slides on. I guess you could peel it off and see if that helps. Our tape has worn off and our hatch does not slide underfoot.
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ruachwrights
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Response Posted - 08/03/2009 :  19:51:34  Show Profile  Visit ruachwrights's Homepage
Ours still slides quite easily and it's a 97. I, myself don't feel quite comfortable with people jumping around on the plexiglass hatch, as my bow windows were recently fractured by my 13 year old son playing drunken sailor with his friend. Fortunately the fractures don't go all the way through yet. Eventually thought the unit will have to be replaced once it starts to leak water. The hatch is what it is. It's good in an emergency but should not be considered a normal part of the deck. If I were you I would take note of my friends budding snobbery and face the reality of the small yacht you possess.
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windsong
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Response Posted - 08/03/2009 :  20:36:52  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by ruachwrights</i>
<br />If I were you I would take note of my friends budding snobbery and face the reality of the small yacht you possess.
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Never!
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 08/05/2009 :  07:38:12  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
We don't have the luxury of a plexiglass hatch, but face th eopposite problem with ours...

SWMBO has been trapped INSIDE the boat a few times when she couldn't open the sliding hatch. The solution is to exit via the V-berth and push the hatch open from the outside. Either that or for me to install an interior handle.

Its fun to watch her climb out on the foredeck though...
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glen
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Response Posted - 08/05/2009 :  08:23:10  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Prospector</i>
<br />We don't have the luxury of a plexiglass hatch, but face th eopposite problem with ours...

SWMBO has been trapped INSIDE the boat a few times when she couldn't open the sliding hatch. The solution is to exit via the V-berth and push the hatch open from the outside. Either that or for me to install an interior handle.

Its fun to watch her climb out on the foredeck though...
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Next time take pictures and share them with us
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 08/05/2009 :  08:48:22  Show Profile
Too many different dis-similar boats represented in this discussion... It's a strictly C-250 question--the C-250 companionway cover/pop-top has nothing in common with that on the C-25.
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 08/05/2009 :  20:04:18  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Had a few near misses when stepping onto the hatch and only just retained my balance.

I tie a line to the locking clasp on the hatch so that it's easy to pull aft and closed, have thought about putting a wedge under the front of the hatch (on another line so it's easily removed).

Paul
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