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Design for using a tether to hold the companionway boards in place in heavy weather.
[San Juan 23 Internet Fleet, USA]
The Pardeys prepare their 29-foot cutter for rounding of Cape Horn. A hatch dodger, companionway latch, storm sails, a way of setting non-roller sails from the bowsprit without going forward, and a half-cozen more ideas are presented. 6 pages with photos.
[Cruising World, September 2003]
Here′s a simple method of holding your wash boards in place in case of a broach during rough weather.
[San Juan 23 Internet Fleet, USA]
A versatile rain and spray door that can hold a chart protected from the weather. It′s easier to get below or on deck than with normal companionway drop boards.
[San Juan 23 Internet Fleet, USA]
Heavy spray can squirt under the leading edge of many sliding companionway hatches. Here′s a DYI method of building a hatch garage to keep water out, a transparent slider to keep your interior bright, and plastic gliders to keep hatch movements silent.
[San Juan 23 Internet Fleet, USA]
One C&C owner′s method of installing fan ventilation in his companionway washboards.
[C&C Sailing Association Northeast, London, ON, Canada]
Custom solid teak companionway doors for owner installation.
[Cruising Concepts, Orcas, WA, USA]
Heavy-duty deck hatches, including custom designs. Also full-height doors. Freeman products are used by rescue craft, workboats, and other commercial boats.
[Freeman Marine Equipment, Inc., Gold Beach, OR, USA]
Unusual custom sliding hatch designs. Tinted translucent plastic that will slide forward (normally) or to the side, or will hinge up to open like a deck hatch.
[Mariner's Hardware, Petaluma, CA, USA]
White laminated plastic hatch boards that are convertible from tinted transparent panels, to insect screens, to translucent panels for privacy. Lock and canvas storage bag available.
[Zarcor, Addison, TX, USA]
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