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By McKenzieDriftBoat.com
Hatch covers
Hello All,
When using the cutout from a deck as the piece for the hatch cover, what wood do people recommend for the frame and under the deck opening.
I used some alder on the last one I did and my hatch covers cupped a bit as the alder moved. They are ok but was wandering what would have been a better choice. I don't really like using oak around water. All the pieces get epoxy coated to seal them.
L
When using the cutout from a deck as the piece for the hatch cover, what wood do people recommend for the frame and under the deck opening.
I used some alder on the last one I did and my hatch covers cupped a bit as the alder moved. They are ok but was wandering what would have been a better choice. I don't really like using oak around water. All the pieces get epoxy coated to seal them.
L
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Permalink Reply by Randy Dersham on
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We use Port Orford Cedar under the hatch opening and around the hatch lid. The cedar is very light weight and matches our frames. We use a box joint to build the frame and a 1/2 rabbit to recess 1/2 plywood into a 3/4 inch deep frame. The box joint and the epoxy joint of the 1/2 ply help prevent cupping.
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