[1soonsailing]

I need to find out the size of its forward hatch, since the lid has been stolen and must might as well be replaced by a modern one. Any help appreciated (owner away from boats location)

 

[Pegu club]

Check over on the bristol owners board, yahoo group, I won't be on my corsair till next weekend, so it may be a quicker answer than waiting for someone like me to measure and answer, just a thought.

 

[Delta-T]

I know where you can get a replacement. Where are you located?

 

[mr_f]

Delta-T, if you stole his hatch, just give it back

 

[Delta-T]

Delta-T, if you stole his hatch, just give it back

Lol, funny man! I need to hold out for money first. And, I don't know where he is located, so I'm not sure I have his...

 

[1soonsailing]

im inTampaFl.... and the boat is inSC right now... i need the measurents since I'm planning to replace it fir one thats safer. I'm planning to cross the 90 miles to Cuba from Key West

 

[Pegu club]

Lol, funny man! I need to hold out for money first. And, I don't know where he is located, so I'm not sure I have his...

Gotta be careful with these Bristol owners, they are a tuff crowd...

 

[okawbow]

If no one else gives you the size in a couple of days; I have a 1976 Corsair in storage. It will give me an excuse to check on it.

Do you have a diesel in yours?

 

[1soonsailing]

nope... I need measurements of the base of the hatchso I can buy that different type of hat that's flush to the deck

 

[okawbow]

I'll get in to the boat Wednesday morning. Do you need the measurement of the hatch opening only?

 

[1soonsailing]

yes.... since im planning to install something like a Bomar or something else in that range... safer in case i get water over. Does your Bristol has a stern rail?
and regarding those thru hulls under the sink... any feedback? should i get rid of them?... anyway, have a great day!

 

[Delta-T]

So I don't understand, you are going to remove the existing molded in hatch frame, you are talking the forward V birth hatch, and replace it? I assumed you are missing the hatch cover? And why is it that you can't measure your own boat hatch?

 

[okawbow]

The opening, when measured from below: 16 1/8" front to back. 19 1/4" side to side. The opening is not perfectly rectangular. Those are the measurements of the widest part at the center of the hatch.

As to the replacement being needed.....I would make a new hatch cover from marine plywood. A 3/4" plug that fit into the opening, and a larger hatch cover with a lip that fit around the moulded hatch edge. Heavy duty hinges and latches would give plenty of strength.

I sailed my B24 from Pensacola to Tarpon Springs a few years ago. For a few hours, I had waves crashing onto the deck, and the stock hatch. Other than a cup or two of water that got in, it did a fine job. I wouldn't have even tried the crossing if the weather I encountered had been forecast.

Your Bristol Corsair will easily handle the 90 mile jump you have in mind. I believe the moulded in hatch opening is plenty strong. The stock cover can be strengthened with a wooden stiffener if needed.

 

[cthoops]

Our B24 has a stern rail.

As for the two thru hulls under the sink, on our boat one seacock drains the sink and the other drains the icebox. The PO plugged the one for the icebox and we're replacing the one for the sink because we couldn't get it to stop weeping despite lapping it repeatedly. Unless you're not planning on using the icebox or the sink, I would keep them.

 

[okawbow]

yes.... since im planning to install something like a Bomar or something else in that range... safer in case i get water over. Does your Bristol has a stern rail?
and regarding those thru hulls under the sink... any feedback? should i get rid of them?... anyway, have a great day!

I took the icebox drain out, and glassed the hole. I let the icebox drain into the bilge. I put a new hose on the sink drain, and secured the top of the hose to the bulkhead, so it could not fall over and flood the boat.

I always make sure I have wood tapered plugs that fit every possible hole if a hose or through hull breaks, when doing any passage making.

I do have a stern rail on my boat.

 

[okawbow]

bristol242012 by okawbow, on Flickr

My 1976 B 24 #622

 

[1soonsailing]

Hatch cover....

Hi again....
hope this lines find you well...
Regarding the hatch cover... where is it that you believe I can find it?
CRivera

 

[1soonsailing]

Sweet....

Sweet looking boat.... does it have a settee down below or double bunk?

 

[mbianka]

A 1968 Bristol corsair 24 was my first boat. Still have found memories cruising from New York to Newport with it. Tough little boat and pretty good head room for it's size.

 

[okawbow]

Re: Sweet....

Sweet looking boat.... does it have a settee down below or double bunk?

Thanks.
It has the settee.

If you can't find a hatch any where, you can make one as strong or stronger than the original, easily out of plywood and teak. Take a look at how other wooden hatches are made at a marina.