CHAPTER XXII
DECK EQUIPMENT
a) HATCHES!
Whatever make of hatches you buy, make sure!
that they will fit in the openings provided for them on!
the deck. They should have a double frame allowing them!
to be opened forward and aft. "Atkins & Hoyle" (refer to!
#11 in the suppliers’ list) manufacture very good quality!
hatches and the Corbin 39 was designed with these hatches!
in mind.!
b) DORADES!
The dorade system must allow proper ventilation!
of the boat without letting in water. They should have!
screens. Many systems are available on the market, but!
you could make it yourself. We recommend the use of!
"Vetus" (either "Yogi" or "Tom" size) since they provide!
good ventilation, close very tightly, have screens, and!
do not allow the penetration of water.!
c) TRACKS!
When the tracks are installed, they should be!
bolted right through the deck and fitted with backing!
plates. The stress on the genoa track and the main track!
are extremely high. We have seen production boats where!
the tracks were completely torn off because of the!
pressure. This type of accident always occurs at the!
wrong time. Aluminium backing plates can be used since!
they are inside the boat and well protected from the!
elements.!
Use polysulphite freely around each bolt and!
behind each head as well as between the track and the!
deck when you fasten it in place. The sealant that you!
do not use will prove to be the most expensive.!
The rails should be of good quality and the ones we!
suggest on the plans and their size, are, in our opinion,!
adequate and provide a good safety margin.!
d) SHEAVES!
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