COMPANIONWAY CLOSURES FOR A BOAT

摘要

A sliding hatch for a boat including a vertical bulkhead and deck having an opening with vertical and horizontal sections defining a companionway for access to areas below the deck. A door is pivotally mounted to a bulkhead adjacent the vertical opening and movable for access to the vertical section of the companionway. A hatch is slideably mounted to the deck for selectively enclosing the horizontal section of the opening. Pivoted links couple the door to the hatch, such that, as the door is opened and closed, the hatch is moved between open and closed positions.

主权项

1. A sliding hatch for a boat comprising:
a deck and bulkhead having an opening defining a companionway for access to areas below said deck, said companionway having vertical and horizontal open sections; a door pivotally mounted to a bulkhead adjacent said vertical open section and movable for access to said vertical section of said companionway; a hatch slideably mounted to said deck for selectively enclosing said horizontal section of said companionway; and pivot linkage coupling said door to said hatch, such that, as said door is opened, said hatch is moved to an open position.