Would it be possible to fit a third Lewmar porthole hatch forward of the existing two? Or is the location too curved to fit one properly?
Pros- Would look good from the outside (a fakey 42'). Would give more light and side view to the V-cabin area.
Cons- The curve may make it impossible. Another place to leak water especially when taking lots of water over the bow.
What about a sealed window. Would that work?
Just thinking...
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Captain Rick Powers
(USCG OUPV)
1999 Catalina 36 mk II
Hull#1745
Std Rig, Fin Keel
Palo Alto, California
San Francisco Bay
I think this was a recent discussion topic. Have you done a search for the topic? The general consensus if I recall correctly is that it probably isn't a good idea to mess with the structural integrity of the pointed end, given that that's the end that takes all the force of the seas.
Larry Brandt
S/V High Flight #2109
Pacific Northwest, PDX-based
2002 C-36 mkII SR/FK M35B
I noticed several boats at the Annapolis show, most notably all the Jeauneaus, had deadlights on both sides of the hull in the forward cabin. You might want to take a look and see how they did theirs. It sure made a difference in the amount of light.
Mike
Deja Vu
1991 MK I # 1106
Marina del Rey, CA
Hi Rick:
Correct me if I am wrong, but are you asking about putting a third openning portlight on each side of the coach house like the C34 versus adding a fixed portlight to the hull? If you are talking about adding a third openning portlight on each side like the C34, I don't see why not. As a matter of fact I have been considering that modification myself to improve the ventallation in the V-berth. The only issue I think would, as you noted, be the curvature of the forward side of the coach house. I believe that Lewmar recommends the surface have no more than 1 mm difference in height to keep the portlight seal from distorting and causing leaks.
Tom & Janis Grover
C36 #0949
SR/WK, M25XP
Midland, ON