Our first DIY Hatch Covers

Last year we completely refurbished our 1977 Canpa hatches. New acrylic, new seals - the lot.
Now to protect them from UV damage, keep the inside cooler in hot weather and warmer in cold weather Jane is creating hatch covers using our Sailrite sewing machine, material left over from our dinghy cover with plans from "Canvas for Cruisers".
If you would like to encourage us then we have memberships or donations on Ko-Fi! at ko-fi.com/sustainablesailing/ Note that we receive 100% of all memberships and donations.
Or visit our shop at sustainablesailing.teemill.com/ for great hoodies, t-shirts and bags.
We are refitting a 1977 Rival 38 for a Sustainable Sailing retirement in a few years. Three years ago, when we bought Vida she was in a very tired and damp condition with all original equipment and fittings (much of it not working). We have removed all the gas, diesel and paraffin equipment, and are installing all-electric (motor, cooking etc). Lots more detail on our blog at sustainablesailing.net/
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[@CheersWarren]

Nice to see somebody using a book for instruction. Often easier to understand that a video or something online that disappear every time you touch your device!

[@SustainableSailing]

They have worked out brilliantly and are holding up really well.