Thanks. That's what I'm telling myself. Flush is functional for sure. Just a whole lot more work than just putting them on top Plus, they'll be super pretty 🤣
MJ sailing is building a MaxCruise kit. They also built these flush hatches in their cabin top. Matt built his drains into the bezel and glassed them in when they got installed. Your solution is great tho. You can always install simple headliner system on the cabin top and that looks great or just run it as is. You built it like it was supposed to be that way for sure. Keep up the progress! Also with the titled format as the chapter of your story changes is a great idea!
We didn't show too much of the inside. I haven't painted them yet, but I think the pipes won't be that ugly. The boat is designed without headliners. The previous owner decided to put headliner in the salon. We're keeping that. Hides cables well 🤣
@@buildingwilda just an idea, if you do decide to go headlining in the hulls, you can always get aircraft standoffs that you can epoxy to the ceiling to make installation look awesome. You can get them in many lengths to accommodate your build. They’re usually used to install wire looms.
They look good. That's difficult to decide how to route the drains but your idea was probably the best way to solve it. Good job and what a lot of work for something so simple. Those dagger boards would cause me so much stress by not knowing if they are going to fit or not. Hopefully they slide right in without any issue what so ever. It would be nice if you could remove a section of the roof and find out.
I'm sure the drains will work. Shame I couldn't figure out how to use them for water catchment. Simply too much work to drill straight through the reinforcing glass. Wouldn't have known how to make sure I replaced the missing strength. I'm happy with the solution to the drains. The daggerboards will have to wait... I'm sure they will fit. The previous owner was pretty detail oriented... Hope he got it right 🤣 I cleaned one up. Time to get some paint on them soon. Tall boards.
It really won't matter much... The edge of the hatch is pretty high. Occasionally I might get some pooling water but I don't think so. The three forward hatches forward, aft hatch drains aft. Should normally work great.
Sure, flush hatches are nicer but impossible to drain. I have two flash hatches on the deck behind the cockpit with holes for drainage in each corner of the hatches. The profile around the opening forms a gutter with a flange that seals against the hatch with a rubber strip in between. Water still penetrates into the storage space below. OK these hatches only have one lock each. Powerful sealing with several locks and hinge fittings is recommended.
On top would have been easier... For sure. The biggest advantage of the recessed hatches is having a less cluttered deck. Less things to trip over. Fewer places for lines to get fouled. And... Looks prettier 🤣
Worst idea those holes. I would have just raised every hatch. With your idea you will get water always in that sunken area even with those drilled holes. That water will go green or black. Bad idea. Will need cleaning regularly
@@buildingwilda I guess if you clean weekly it should be ok. All in all the cat is looking sooo good. Hard work will pay off x10 at the end when it’s in the water.
I think the drains turned out great. Good job
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! We think so too! 😳🙌
Well done Axel well thought out on the drains 😊😊
Thanks Kevin. I think it was the best way forward. It'll work. And honestly the solution looks like it should have been there from the start
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Drains look good don't worry they are fine and good diameter also. Keep up the good work she is looking nice.
Thanks 🙏. I'm pretty sure they will work out well.
Good solution and flush hatches equals no tripping hazard so I’m sure the extra work will payoff long term 😀
Thanks. That's what I'm telling myself. Flush is functional for sure. Just a whole lot more work than just putting them on top
Plus, they'll be super pretty 🤣
MJ sailing is building a MaxCruise kit. They also built these flush hatches in their cabin top. Matt built his drains into the bezel and glassed them in when they got installed. Your solution is great tho. You can always install simple headliner system on the cabin top and that looks great or just run it as is. You built it like it was supposed to be that way for sure. Keep up the progress! Also with the titled format as the chapter of your story changes is a great idea!
We didn't show too much of the inside. I haven't painted them yet, but I think the pipes won't be that ugly. The boat is designed without headliners. The previous owner decided to put headliner in the salon. We're keeping that. Hides cables well 🤣
@@buildingwilda just an idea, if you do decide to go headlining in the hulls, you can always get aircraft standoffs that you can epoxy to the ceiling to make installation look awesome. You can get them in many lengths to accommodate your build. They’re usually used to install wire looms.
Thanks 🙏 I'll look them up.
There is an additional advantage to headliners. You can add insulation..... But at the cost of added weight.
@@buildingwilda we use these on airplanes. Dollar to a dime, the airplane you will fly to Sweden has about 1000 of various standoffs like these.
Yes drainage for flush hatches is a dilemma, but you have a solution that I am sure will work well and is highly unlikely to block (or leak).😀👍😉
Fingers crossed!
Each decision has consequences. Even delayed ones. Moving forward when a plan is developed. Lessons learned. It does not have to be too perfect.
Lots of learning for sure. We find ourselves more and more choosing the best simple solutions that will get us closer to finishing.
They look good. That's difficult to decide how to route the drains but your idea was probably the best way to solve it. Good job and what a lot of work for something so simple. Those dagger boards would cause me so much stress by not knowing if they are going to fit or not. Hopefully they slide right in without any issue what so ever. It would be nice if you could remove a section of the roof and find out.
I'm sure the drains will work. Shame I couldn't figure out how to use them for water catchment. Simply too much work to drill straight through the reinforcing glass. Wouldn't have known how to make sure I replaced the missing strength. I'm happy with the solution to the drains.
The daggerboards will have to wait... I'm sure they will fit. The previous owner was pretty detail oriented... Hope he got it right 🤣
I cleaned one up. Time to get some paint on them soon. Tall boards.
Are the drains in the correct place by the way the boat sits in the water? There placed forward will the bow be deeper than the stern?
It really won't matter much... The edge of the hatch is pretty high. Occasionally I might get some pooling water but I don't think so. The three forward hatches forward, aft hatch drains aft. Should normally work great.
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It will be fine, great solution, you can make covers that will look like structure
Thanks so much!
Sure, flush hatches are nicer but impossible to drain. I have two flash hatches on the deck behind the cockpit with holes for drainage in each corner of the hatches. The profile around the opening forms a gutter with a flange that seals against the hatch with a rubber strip in between. Water still penetrates into the storage space below. OK these hatches only have one lock each. Powerful sealing with several locks and hinge fittings is recommended.
I hope our hatches will seal well. I guess time will tell. And I'll try to remember to clean the pipes out now and then... Hope that works out
Why are the hatches recessed and not raised so water runs away from the hatches.
On top would have been easier... For sure. The biggest advantage of the recessed hatches is having a less cluttered deck. Less things to trip over. Fewer places for lines to get fouled.
And... Looks prettier 🤣
Worst idea those holes. I would have just raised every hatch. With your idea you will get water always in that sunken area even with those drilled holes. That water will go green or black. Bad idea. Will need cleaning regularly
You may have a point. But I don't mind a bit of cleaning. I won't let the water sit and grow 🪴 Happy New Year
@@buildingwilda I guess if you clean weekly it should be ok. All in all the cat is looking sooo good. Hard work will pay off x10 at the end when it’s in the water.
I'll happily clean the boat daily in place of sanding! 🤣
Thanks 🙏