Butterfly hatch

anotherT34C · 23-04-2008, 19:56

I want one! I was hoping I could just grab one from a hans christian parts dealer or something, cut a big hole in my roof, and install, but I can't seem to find any.

Where can I find a butterfly hatch? Or do I have to go and build one over the winter?

delmarrey · 23-04-2008, 20:30

They are kinda neat, but too much wood for me.

You can buy the hardware but you'll have to build it or have someone build it.

knottybuoyz · 24-04-2008, 06:15

I think most are custom built or built specifically for production boats in the years gonebye. I've looked at a lot and would like to make one for our boat. I've also looked but all you'll find (unless it's a salvage job) are the typical modern boat hatches.

irwinsailor · 24-04-2008, 06:45

Our boat has one. It was custom built and involved woodworking. When I took it out so I could drop in the engine I was very surprised at how much work it must have been to build.

anotherT34C · 24-04-2008, 06:46

So if you have a hans christian, and your hatch gets somehow smashed, you need to get a custom replacement? Oh well... guess I'll have to build one then. Does anyone know of a good source for hardware?

irwinsailor · 24-04-2008, 06:49

Start with Jamestown distributors.

svHyLyte · 24-04-2008, 09:23

They look pretty but they are heck to maintain and I've never seen one that didn't leak!

s/v HyLyte

delmarrey · 24-04-2008, 09:47

For parts go here:

http://www.rwrope.com/traditional_ri...r_Fittings.pdf

anotherT34C · 24-04-2008, 10:43

They're pretty AND they do a great job of brightening a cabin (I hope). My existing hatch already leaks like a sieve (you wouldn't believe how clean the cabin sole is).

Thanks for the parts catalog, exactly what I need. Winter building project! Now I just need to find out if I can cut a big(ger) old hole in my cabin roof.

Any T34C owners know offhand? I have never seen the mod, so it makes me wonder...

wind rose ll · 02-05-2008, 09:12

Absolutely a must have!
For ambient lighting down below..for ventilation..one side (windward) when opened will funnel in air like crazy...to let out cabin heat when cooking...can be opened in the rain...look very nautical too!!
dave

23-04-2008, 19:56	#1
anotherT34C Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NY Boat: Tartan 34c -Confidence Posts: 575	Butterfly hatch I want one! I was hoping I could just grab one from a hans christian parts dealer or something, cut a big hole in my roof, and install, but I can't seem to find any. Where can I find a butterfly hatch? Or do I have to go and build one over the winter?

23-04-2008, 20:30	#2
delmarrey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Puget Sound, WA Boat: Choate 40 Posts: 4,336 Images: 117	They are kinda neat, but too much wood for me. You can buy the hardware but you'll have to build it or have someone build it. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Faithful are the Wounds of a Friend, but the Kisses of the Enemy are Deceitful!

24-04-2008, 06:15	#3
knottybuoyz CF Adviser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Boat: Bateau.com TW28 Modified Posts: 2,456 Images: 85	I think most are custom built or built specifically for production boats in the years gonebye. I've looked at a lot and would like to make one for our boat. I've also looked but all you'll find (unless it's a salvage job) are the typical modern boat hatches. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Yours Aye! Rick ~^~^~^^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~~^~^~~^~^~^^~~^~^ "If it breaks, make it stronger." If it's not broke, try harder!" Author unknown. Last edited by knottybuoyz; 24-04-2008 at 06:24.

24-04-2008, 06:45	#4
irwinsailor Senior Cruiser Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Macatawa Michigan Boat: Amanda Faye 61' Custom Irwin aftcockpit ketch Posts: 1,411 Images: 106	Our boat has one. It was custom built and involved woodworking. When I took it out so I could drop in the engine I was very surprised at how much work it must have been to build. __________________ *Gunner*

24-04-2008, 06:49	#6
irwinsailor Senior Cruiser Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Macatawa Michigan Boat: Amanda Faye 61' Custom Irwin aftcockpit ketch Posts: 1,411 Images: 106	Start with Jamestown distributors. __________________ *Gunner*

24-04-2008, 06:46	#5
anotherT34C Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NY Boat: Tartan 34c -Confidence Posts: 575	So if you have a hans christian, and your hatch gets somehow smashed, you need to get a custom replacement? Oh well... guess I'll have to build one then. Does anyone know of a good source for hardware?

24-04-2008, 09:23	#7
svHyLyte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa Bay area, USA Boat: Beneteau First 42 Posts: 1,125 Images: 25	They look pretty but they are heck to maintain and I've never seen one that didn't leak! s/v HyLyte __________________ "It is not so much for its beauty that the Sea makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air, that emanation from the waves, that so wonderfully renews a weary spirit."

24-04-2008, 09:47	#8
delmarrey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Puget Sound, WA Boat: Choate 40 Posts: 4,336 Images: 117	For parts go here: http://www.rwrope.com/traditional_ri...r_Fittings.pdf __________________ Faithful are the Wounds of a Friend, but the Kisses of the Enemy are Deceitful!

24-04-2008, 10:43	#9
anotherT34C Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NY Boat: Tartan 34c -Confidence Posts: 575	They're pretty AND they do a great job of brightening a cabin (I hope). My existing hatch already leaks like a sieve (you wouldn't believe how clean the cabin sole is). Thanks for the parts catalog, exactly what I need. Winter building project! Now I just need to find out if I can cut a big(ger) old hole in my cabin roof. Any T34C owners know offhand? I have never seen the mod, so it makes me wonder...

02-05-2008, 09:12	#10
wind rose ll Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Boat: Bayfield 36 Posts: 112	Absolutely a must have! For ambient lighting down below..for ventilation..one side (windward) when opened will funnel in air like crazy...to let out cabin heat when cooking...can be opened in the rain...look very nautical too!! dave

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