What Is a Hatch Stay, and Which One Fits Your Sailboat Hatch?
A hatch stay or gas strut keeps a sailboat hatch from slamming shut. Learn how telescopic stays, gas struts, and friction levers differ, and how to size a replacement.
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Bring light and fresh air below deck with the right hatches and portlights. Learn how to size, seal, and replace them to keep your cabin dry, bright, and ventilated.
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A hatch stay or gas strut keeps a sailboat hatch from slamming shut. Learn how telescopic stays, gas struts, and friction levers differ, and how to size a replacement.
Vetus Altus hatches come in three functional types — Escape, Deck, and Ventilation — each certified to CE Category AII with a dark smoke or opaque acrylic lens and a...