Bow hatch skylite

[Bertramp]

Hi Folks ...
Looking to install a bow hatch (non opening glass) to my the bow hatch on my 31 Bahia in order to get a little more natural light below decks.
In a prior life, I had an insert made up by Tom Slane of Hatteras fame.
I've seen these on several B31s .... what is or has been the source ?
Thanks

[PeterPalmieri]

I sent you some pics on FB messenger.

[Stephan]

Steve-
I copied the job from JP Dalik. We just cut out a square from the middle of the existing hatch and got a piece of 1/2" Greylite (it comes in varying darkness, I think we chose 14?). If I remember the glass was eyewateringly expensive. We just floated the glass in some sealant the glass company sold - I think it was a 3M product with UV inhibitors - it has help up well.
Here are the pictures JP posted:



We have short seasons in Rhode Island and do not suffer the same sunlight intensity. For us the tint is dark enough that I have not noticed any fading of the fabrics in the v berth but there is good light up there. I have noticed some sort of checking in the glass after 8 years.
Good luck!
Stephan

[Amberjack]

Or as Richard Kidd who ran the Bertram parts department said when I called to ask him about deck hatch skylights "Open the H-A-T-C-H".

[Snipe]

I made a piece out of 1/2” lexan an will direct glaze it into my bow hatch. Very similar to the picture just bigger. I use sikaflex to glue it in. Same as all my windows. Then of coarse all new hardware!

[neil]

Steve timmmmymade ours and it looks great