Hatch cover questions.

[Jmart0120]

I have a 1977 srv 240 cuddy, and all the hatch covers are in pretty tough shape. This is a fishing model with no carpet and new hatches would be a real nice improvement. The question I have is if anybody can tell me how to go about making new ones (as far as what to buy). They are almost 3/4" thick and it looks to be a plywood with some sorta thin veneer of white (about 1/8" thick per) vinyl on both sides. Any help would be awesome! Thanks

 

[Anothersearay]

are these hatches into the cabin or lockers, or "covering the engine" floor panels?

 

[Jmart0120]

All the top side hatches, anchor locker, cuddy bow access, and there are three that go across the transom. I would have included pictures but boat is still in storage. I'm going to see abut getting it out early as I want to fix some of these issues in the yard before it goes in the water for the summer. I see a lot of people seem to use starboard, and this may be what I do but wouldn't mind making them as close to factor as I can.

 

[fasttoys7619]

I would do the starboard , never worry about rot or delamination agian , easy to clean , and looks nice , easy to cut and shape as well

 

[KRB64]

They have a groove cut into the underside to accept a gasket, other than that and the latch they are flat and square. I believe the hinge edge is beveled maybe?

 

[Jmart0120]

Yeah, the bow and anchor compartment hatches are both like that.