MiddlepointBight
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Looking to replace some 13x23 cockpit deck hatches, and seeing in Western and Land & Sea that some hatches are "weather tight" and some are "water tight".
Google is saying that weather tight hatches/doors are designed to withstand water pressure from one side (the outside), and water tight hatches/doors are designed to withstand water pressure from both sides.
Given that these are cockpit hatches and above waterline - assuming I'm okay with weather tight? Hatches store batteries (2 main 1 house) and oil reservoir. So need them to stay dry on inside.
TIA for help.
Looking at either of these hatches, which are both weather tight:
tempress.com
tempress.com
Google is saying that weather tight hatches/doors are designed to withstand water pressure from one side (the outside), and water tight hatches/doors are designed to withstand water pressure from both sides.
Given that these are cockpit hatches and above waterline - assuming I'm okay with weather tight? Hatches store batteries (2 main 1 house) and oil reservoir. So need them to stay dry on inside.
TIA for help.
Looking at either of these hatches, which are both weather tight:
![tempress.com](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fimages.ecwid.com%2Fimages%2F172240%2F298709506.jpg&hash=0d05804ac80403e6b7156693d570935c&return_error=1)
Access Slam Boat Hatches – Store – TEMPRESS
The TEMPRESS Line Of Marine Access Hatches are as functional as they are stylish. The Access Slam Boat Hatch is made from a glass filled polypropylene, for strength and durability. All Access hatches are designed for heavy traffic areas, and will withstand people walking or standing…
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Access Cam Boat Hatches – Multiple Sizes – Store – TEMPRESS
The TEMPRESS Line Of Marine Access Hatches are as functional as they are stylish. The Access Cam Boat Hatch is made from a glass filled polypropylene, for strength and durability. All Access hatches are designed for heavy traffic areas, and will withstand people walking or standing upon…
![tempress.com](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Ftempress.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F03%2Fcropped-Tempress_T.png%3Ffit%3D32%252C32%26ssl%3D1&hash=3cfaf6ca5e8f2e1f0fe194581ac5bddb&return_error=1)