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Post by cuthound on Nov 8, 2016 9:06:28 GMT
Houdini hatches' rain in the winter but.....I made very simple double glazing panels that go up on the winter, problem solved. The hatches are fixed to a flat profile plate/hole welded to form part of the roof, they are heavy chromed steel with bars across, gas struts inside aid opening, locked with sturdy steel latches. Phil Thanks. Were they an addition, or did they come with the boat? The welded profile sounds like a good idea to eliminate the possibility of leaking. I have two houdini hatches, which were on the boat when we bought her. Below and around them is a wooden frame into which a removable piece of opaque plastic fits. it looks like it's been cut from the same material as the diffuser panels on recessed fluorescent fittings found in many offices. This either catches any drips, or prevents condensation. Not sure which, but not had any "rain" inside during winter months. Each of my houdini hatches fits into a raised welded "box" on the roof which allows the hatch to seal against flat metal, rather than against he curve of the roof. it is about 1inch high and provides a 2 inch border to the hatch. Edited to add the bit about the box the houdini hatch fitting into a raised box.
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Post by larkboy on Nov 9, 2016 22:42:17 GMT
We've got Caldwells windows, the usual bog standard anodised aluminium ones with opening top hopper. Full windows for most of the boat with portholes at the stern fo the bedroom. I had to have full Windows as I need the boat as light as possible this time of year (S.A.D sufferer)
ps. Do fancy fitting a couple of Houdini hatches for even more light over the winter, and of course the summer ventilation.
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Post by bettina on Nov 10, 2016 0:11:21 GMT
We've got Caldwells windows, the usual bog standard anodised aluminium ones with opening top hopper. Full windows for most of the boat with portholes at the stern fo the bedroom. I had to have full Windows as I need the boat as light as possible this time of year (S.A.D sufferer)ps. Do fancy fitting a couple of Houdini hatches for even more light over the winter, and of course the summer ventilation. Me too Big windows were a 'must have' when we were looking to purchase
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 8:53:42 GMT
I've got a 4x2ft wooden and glass "dog box" and have Also fitted 17" opening portholes in the roof for extra light and air. Its nice to have a bit of light in the yot
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Post by JohnV on Nov 10, 2016 9:01:59 GMT
All Sabina H's accommodation is below deck and as I have a rooted objection to cutting holes in a steel hull, all the 7" x 17" opening oval windows (10 of them) are set in the expansion box (equivalent of hatch coamings) and a big 6' x 5' dog box skylight.
If you want to see out you have to go and sit in the wheelhouse which has lots of large windows all the way round.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 9:14:50 GMT
I can understand not wanting to cut holes in the side of an old historic barge but ad my boat is modern I felt more than happy to do this and as I sit having my tea now in the saloon I can see the coots Quite a few old Humber keels have had a similar 'operation' but it does alter the hull sides permanently. I love :em one of the best things I ever did to my boat !!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 9:28:05 GMT
This. 4 of them on one side (side facing canal when on mooring) Attachments:
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