What is the best way of getting a water tight seal on a flush access hatch on the back deck of a tug

[Antony MooreParticipant @antonymoore29117]

Hello – I am flushing the aft deck coamings on my Happy Hunter to bring the model up to Smit Hunter spec. I intend to keep a large access hatch running about 80% the length of the aft deck. Does anyone have a recommendation for getting a good seal on a flush hatch that requires no coaming or lip around the esdge of the hatch opening? I am think perhaps magnetic strip might be a good option. Grateful for any ideas to what must be an age-old problem particularly with low freeboard models.

[Antony MooreParticipant @antonymoore29117]

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

I came up with this when we designed "Dutch Courage". I hope it's clear for you.

Dave M

[Kimosubby ShipyardsParticipant @kimosubbyshipyards]

Antony,

us what sail yachts resort to "gaffer" tape – nice neatly cut lengths with rounded corners for show. Till now the paint has not lifted. The tape comes in a variety of colours and is also handy for instant repairs at pond side.

Kimosubby

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

Hi Anttony,

I have used double sided carpett tape on my John King,

or i also used silocone clear mastic , on charloc…….

hope this helps cheers Larry..

[mike farrellParticipant @mikefarrell21522]

Hi All

When building my Anglian Man I was advised to paint the engine hatch recesss which could have water running over it in rough water with Vasaline ..This I have done for 2 years ,cleaning off when drydocking for the winter with no ill affect .

[Antony MooreParticipant @antonymoore29117]

Thanks chaps – ceryainly some good options for me to contemplate.

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