Scarab bow hatches, What to do?
 

So i recently bought a 1984 30' s-type. It has the 2 hatches for the cuddy cabin, they stick off the deck about 3 inches and IMO look like sh*t. I was wondering if anyone here has any suggestions for replacement's? Can new ones be purchased that are a lower profile or has anyone made something on there own? I can post a picture if anyone would like, Any ideas?

Are the hatches side by side, or front to back? Mine are side to side, which I believe the S types were too, and I had the same problem. I priced new ones, which were very, very expensive, and ended up painting mine instead. They turned out ok, I don't know yet about durability. I am curious to see what other people have done- anyone else?

Scott:hitfan:

I beleive the S types had front to back hatches. The raised deck Scarab 300 had side by side hatches. Are you looking for something similar to what the hatches on a Top Gun look like. They appear to be flush with the deck.

West Marine sells a variety of styles and sizes of hatches. If you cant find a lower profile one of the same size, go a little larger. I think all the old scarabs had plywood coring with glass on each side, so enlarging the hole is not a big deal.
I've also made hatches from lexan. It's available at plastics dealers. Plexi works too, but get it over 1/2" thick, or someone will stand on it and break it.
Gary

The hatches are front to back. I am not farmiliar with the top gun style hatches. Can you post a pic?

Flush mounted would be the ultimate IMO.

Here are some pictures.

That looks real smooth! I dont need them to look that built in but better then the way they look now. Here is a picture of showing how much they stick up. Any ideas?

What did you decide on the hatches? I was looking for the same thing and have not found ones that are just right.

Not sure what I am going to do...Boat has kind of taken a back seat right now plus I have so many other things to do to it, the hatches are the least of my worries!

I replace mine with bomar hatches...A little lower profile and nearly a direct fit

Can you show us a pic of the hatches? Were yours 16 3/4 front and 19 3/4 rear?

Here is some pictures....I don't remember the size however I only had to enlarge the hole about a 1/8 of an inch.

If I had it to do over again I would have gotten white hatches

Westcoast, which way do those open? looks like they open from front to back.

Correct...You can mount them anyway you like. I wanted to be able to air the "stink" out while underway:cool-smiley-027:

I think they look pretty good-nice and low profile. Why would you go white if you were to do it again?

Just to blend in with the deck a little better...I was going to wrap them in vinal to see if I liked them better white.

since i am renovating a 78 s type 30 do you have any idea where to get new or new old stock port windows?

my port windows are rectangular id is 20/1/2 long by 4 in tall . having a real hard time finding them. can someone call me or email me if they know? since they will need to be put in real soon after the boat is finished being painted. 734-377-6283. or [email protected]. and thanks in advance for the help. Mike.

belive it or not West Marine ordered mine from Bomar..got them cheaper than on Bomar's site..www.bomar.com