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Old 02-23-2008
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I'd agree that the higher hatch location on the cabintop is going be a dryer one, though in rougher going any deck top hatch is going to get heavy spray if not green water.

I suspect the actual location of the hatch will have more to do with the interior layout - i.e. where you need the light, ventilation, or egress.

It's easier to haul a sailbag up and out of a foredeck hatch.... but this is not the consideration it was before roller furling.
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