| 1 After measuring the original hatch so I could order a replacement, I removed it carefully to avoid damaging the surrounding deck. Unscrewing the hatch cover was the first step. |
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| 2 I needed a variety of tools to separate the old wood frame from the deck. I used a flexible Japanese saw to remove most of the wood and a sharp chisel on the rest. |
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| 3 After removing the majority of the wood, I trimmed the deck back to its original profile with a small plane and an electric sander. |
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| 4 The new hatch could not be simply bolted to the deck; a subframe was needed to allow for the deck camber. I made it from teak to match the rest of the woodwork. After rough-cutting the teak, I placed it on the deck and wedged it level. Then I used a set of compasses to mark the scribe to the deck curvature. |
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Resources
Mariner's Hardware
www.marinershardware.com
877-366-2746
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3M
www.3m.com
877-366-2746
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Interlux (epoxy)
www.yachtpaint.com
800-468-7589
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