comanionway hatch- temp. replacement?

[marcusn]

I need to remove my sliding hatch to do some repair work. Might take a week or so. Any suggestions on how I could fairly easily keep the cabin protected from weather and people?

Thanks

[timebandit]

How about a piece of 1/4 inch plywood for a top and two 2x2 across under the hatch . 2x2's attached with bumper bolts with just enuff play to slide just enuff to remove the boards and use the present lock attached to the new lid.

[kwaltersmi]

Saran Wrap and a pitbull. Or you could use timebandit's idea. Your choice. :0

[sailingdog]

Depending on how long the sliding hatch is going to be off the boat, it might be wiser to go with something a bit heavier than 1/4" plywood. It would be pretty simple for someone to break through 1/4" plywood. 3/8" or 1/2" would be far more secure IMHO, for not a considerable increase in costs.