Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by the1jonc on 01/14/10 - 8:27 PM

I am picking up some Sapele Stripe Mahogany on Saturday.

Does anyone have the dimensions for the Front (rectangular) Hatch for the Nauset/Eastport. IS the hatch 1/2 or 3/4 or some other size?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks

Posted by the1jonc on 05/18/10 - 5:16 PM

Well I used the old hatch as a template. Can someone tell me/send me a picture regarding correct cleat placement on hatch? Do the fasteners come up from bottom or through top and are the cleats square stock or routed in some way.

Thanks

Posted by Bob Younger on 05/19/10 - 3:20 AM

It is 7/8 thick by 28 3/4 long by 11 1/8 wide. The cleats are 9 long by 7/8 wide by 1 high

Even though the original hatch for my '63 Eastport is is great shape I'm building a new one.

I had to buy 1 inch stock and have it planed to the 7/8

The cleats are routed and shaped and can be made from the original stock (I got three feet and used the excess for the cleats). It is still a work in progress (sanding and a billion coats of varnish left to do).

I'll try to get some pics posted this weekend.

Posted by jollyrog305 on 05/19/10 - 4:25 AM

If the hatch is like that of the Currituck (should be) you can see the cleat profile on the second picture of my personal page. Also discussed here - http://www.whalercentral.com/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=3528&pid=19108#post_19108

Posted by the1jonc on 05/20/10 - 11:37 AM

Thanks for the feedback and references. Bob, please send me any pics you take. Thanks,

Jon