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The forward cabin in our Westsail 42 has zero ventilation. There's no dorade vents, no hatches, and no portlights - nothing. This is a big problem because the forward cabin is Molly's room and she's going to cook in there if we don't do something about the...

David is so wonderful for doing this project for us. It lets in so much light and air and it’s basically done… Sorry for the wind noise in this one my mic broke but the show must go on. Our buddy Hoffa was here to help or distract Garrett I'm not sure ...

We continue outfitting our boat for the season and focus on the electrical system. We replace our hatch, repair our water tank and drive to Phoenix to pickup our new rudder. While in San Carlos working hard at the boatyard, we give ourselves a break and ta...

Yeahhh!!! We finally finished installing our hatches and the deck is already looking sooo beautiful!! If you are new here... we are a Brazilian couple that have just bought a 44ft hot galvanized steel sailboat (Dinieper Tropic 1200) and is on the mission ...

I just love it when a plan comes together. Bill and I looked for companionway hatches that slid sideways and found nothing. That's always a bad sign, but we pushed ahead and so far we love the results. And check out Bruce Atkinson's work. https://ww...

When you have a topside hatch leaking it's not always the rubber seal that's to blame. Sometimes it's the rubber fixed between the glass and the outer casing. Thanks to Andy Willett from Stella Maris Yachting Services he taught my husband how to fix the le...

Jordan's father is here to help with some wood projects, primarily the new companionway sliding hatch and accompanying turtle hatch.

The forward hatch is finished and looks great!

Making a waterproof forward hatch is not a simple as it may seem. Jordan explains how to properly seal a new hatch that will be exposed to the elements.

With half inch Lexan and a varnished teak frame this new forward hatch that my father and I have fabricated will be both strong and beautiful.