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Originally Posted by toddster
To keep the cabin warm while under way, I may need to come up with a more convenient hatch arrangement than the drop boards. I've spent some winter weekends on boats with engine-heaters and the cabin never got very warm due to the traffic in and out through the companionway.
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Have a canvas cover made for the main hatch with snaps to secure it. When anchored or even when under way keep the drop boards removed and the canvas cover draped over the hatch to cover it. Secure the canvas by the top snaps only. If someone wants to go below or up on deck they flip the up the cover then let it drop back down.
A bonus is using this arrangement when anchored or even in the marina is you can use the cover in this manner for privacy but still have easy access on and off the deck.
This arrangement is common in my boating area.
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