Skip and others: Found the information on how the Sage 17 'panel door' hatches were made! Two links below show the process - https://sagemarineblog.wordpress.com/2015/02/09/making-drop-in-hatches-for-s... https://sagemarineblog.wordpress.com/2015/03/02/finishing-up-the-drop-hatch/ :: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site! On Fri, Jan 29, 2021, 12:12 PM Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
Skip.
The Sage 17s use such a design: teak frame (4-piece) and plexiglass centers. Picture attached.
The frame was actually eight pieces: 4 large frames with 'biscuts' strengthening the joints and increasing epoxed surface area (teak doesn't like to be glued).
:: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site!
On Fri, Jan 29, 2021, 11:47 AM William Campion via montgomery_boats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> wrote:
To all you ‘DIY’ captains. Has anyone fashioned hatch boards using a panel door method? I’m wondering if the alternating grain of the rails and stiles along with the panel(s) would create the needed stability to avoid warping? Any thoughts or first hand experiences?
~Skip <Sent from my iPhone>