The easiest way to buy custom aluminum boat hatches, online.
Instant pricing, easy ordering, and fast delivery!
Delivered ready to install.
Completely assembled and ready to drop over any existing cutout in your boat deck.
Fully customizable
Choose your dimensions, weight rating, colors, latch selection, gas springs, and other options.
Keys to Understand
How the process works
Enter the clear opening over which you’ll install the hatch.
Give us the exact opening measurement – don’t add or subtract anything for clearance. We’ll take care of that detail.
The hinge will be located on the edge you enter for “LENGTH”. While this is usually also the longest edge, it doesn’t have to be.
Dimension definitions:
Example: If you order a hatch that is 24″x18″:
If you don’t have a cutout in your deck already, then you can work backwards from the clear opening or overall size you want to figure out the cutout opening.
Select Standard or Commercial HD hatch duty.
Standard Hatch
Commercial Heavy Duty Hatch
Thickness:
Choose your hatch surface:
Note: if you choose diamond plate, only the lid will have the embossed pattern. The flange channel can’t be made from diamond plate.
Choose the hatch color.
Note: powder coating will add 1-2 weeks to lead-time, since all hatches are built to order.
Can we do custom colors?
Yes, with limitations.
Select the latch style.
Gemlux 316 Stainless 2.5in Compression Latch
Gemlux 2.5in Compression Latch
Perko Compression Latch
Perko 2.5″ Compression Latch
Select if you want stiffening in the hatch lid.
Add Stiffeners
No stiffeners
Select what kind of lid support you want.
No lid support
Gas Springs
Coiled Spring
Select if you want mounting holes in the flange for fasteners.
Standard Hatches:
HD Hatches
Installation note: we recommend mechanically fastening the hatches with a sealant under the flange, even if you are installing on an aluminum boat. While welding the hatch in is an option, use caution not to distort the deck excessively.
Enter any other details you would like to request if not covered by form options.
Every hatch is custom made to your specifications, and we’ll accommodate any reasonable requests for customization. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out before placing your order.
Our custom raised mount hatches are delivered completely assembled and ready to drop over any existing cutout in your boat deck. The weathertight hatch assemblies are suitable for installing on boat decks as well as vertical surfaces for door access. Specify your deck cutout opening dimensions and other options below to order your hatch.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need additional customization.
How many latches do I need?
Do I need the stiffener system?
What is the Commercial HD version?
Are the hatches watertight?
How do you install the hatches?
Shipping Information
The shipping options and cost will be displayed in the cart and checkout screen when you add the tanks to your cart.
You have the option to select LTL Freight, UPS Ground, or Local Pickup. The shipping options and price are accurately calculated to include the shipment(s) dimensions, weight, and your location.
Read more about each option below:
LTL Freight means your item will ship on a pallet and delivered via large truck.
Freight shipping is calculated based on your shipping address and the size/weight of the hatch(es). Freight shipping on a pallet is always safest shipping method for the hatch to arrive undamaged.
Yes, we can send your freight shipment to Hawaii, Alaska, and internationally. The rates presented will be ocean-going routes, which typically add 2-3 weeks to normal transit time.
We can get air freight rates as an optional upgrade to your order, but they must be requested manually one at a time to the carrier. These are called “spot quotes”. Let us know if you want to know the cost difference between ocean and air freight.
We work hard to ensure that shipping costs are reconciled with the customer to guarantee a fair and precise charge. Should the actual cost be lower than what you’ve paid, a refund for the difference in shipping will be issued. Conversely, if the payment falls significantly short, we will notify you and issue an invoice for the extra amount during the design phase. Our freight calculator is typically very accurate, making such adjustments infrequent.
If the shipment is small enough, a UPS Ground rate may be presented.
A word of caution:
You also have the option to pickup your item at our manufacturing facility located in Covington, LA.
Local pickups will be charged sales tax at our physical location in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana (9.25%) and you will be notified by email and phone when your item is complete and ready for pickup.
The easiest way to buy custom aluminum boat hatches, online.
Instant pricing, easy ordering, and fast delivery!
Delivered ready to install.
Completely assembled and ready to drop over any existing cutout in your boat deck.
Fully customizable
Choose your dimensions, weight rating, colors, latch selection, gas springs, and other options.
