Hatch covers for forward and cockpit hatch

[Noah]

I guess it all depends on the materials you use? My professionally made ones have been working like new for 4+
yrs. so far. It would also be very difficult to install those hatch lens covers (for me anyway) it you had to futz (pulling tight, tying a knot or using slip lock closer) and draw string knelling on the deck each time.

[krafty81]

I had mine made at Canvas Services on Canon St. in Shelter Island. They have done all my canvas work for years. Good folks.

I had a bad experience with them. They told me they could make my hatch covers in two weeks. At end of week three, I called them and Alex said, "maybe they will be done this week." When I complained that they should have been done over two weeks ago per his agreement, he said "if you don't like that, you can go somewhere else." So I will.

[krafty81]

Used my local rigger and she did a great job! She made one for front hatch too.