Hatches & Portholes/Glazing

Shop hatches and portholes at Bosun's Locker for cabin light and ventilation. Our range includes opening deck hatches, fixed portholes, opening portlights, escape hatches, and replacement acrylic glazing designed for vessels throughout the Gold Coast, Brisbane and SE Queensland, and the Tweed Coast. Quality marine-grade hatches that provide watertight integrity and natural illumination.

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Hatches & Portholes: Quality You Can Trust
At Bosun's Locker, we stock hatches and portholes engineered for watertight sealing and UV resistance in Australian marine conditions. Our range includes flush-mount deck hatches, low-profile hatches with tinted acrylic, opening portlights with screens, fixed portholes, escape hatches meeting safety standards, and rectangular cabin hatches made from marine-grade aluminum frames and impact-resistant acrylic with durable seals. These products resist sun degradation, maintain watertight integrity, and provide ventilation whether your boat operates on the Gold Coast or throughout Brisbane and SE Queensland. Each hatch and porthole features robust hinge mechanisms, integrated mosquito screens, multiple locking positions, and proper gasket seals that deliver reliable performance while allowing natural light and fresh air into cabin spaces.

Comprehensive Range of Hatches & Portholes: All Your Needs Covered
We stock hatches and portholes for every cabin lighting and ventilation requirement. Our inventory includes small 300mm deck hatches for compact spaces, medium 400-500mm hatches for standard cabins, large 600mm hatches for maximum light, opening portlights with built-in screens, fixed portholes for hull mounting, rectangular cabin hatches for headliners, escape hatches certified for emergency egress, and replacement acrylic lenses and gaskets. Serving the Tweed Coast and surrounding regions, we carry aluminum-framed hatches with clear, tinted, and smoked acrylic in various sizes. Clear specifications for cutout dimensions, opening angles, and load ratings make selecting appropriate hatches straightforward for your deck thickness and cabin layout requirements.

Expert Advice and Support: Your Boating Partner
Bosun's Locker provides expert guidance on hatch and porthole selection for optimal cabin comfort. Our team understands the requirements for proper sizing, watertight installation, and strategic placement based on cabin layout and climate across the Gold Coast and Brisbane and SE Queensland. We'll help you choose appropriate hatch sizes for adequate light and ventilation, select opening versus fixed models for your needs, calculate proper cutout dimensions for deck construction, and recommend installation techniques for lasting watertight seals. Get personalized advice backed by marine installation knowledge. Browse our hatch and porthole collection and equip your boat with properly sized openings that provide natural light, ventilation, and watertight integrity.

- Questions

What size deck hatch do I need for my cabin?

Hatch size depends on cabin dimensions and desired light on the Gold Coast. Small 300mm hatches suit compact spaces, 400-500mm hatches work for standard cabins, and 600mm hatches provide maximum light and ventilation throughout Brisbane and SE Queensland. Larger hatches allow more light but require stronger deck reinforcement. Consider both illumination needs and structural requirements.

Should I choose opening or fixed hatches for my boat?

Opening hatches provide ventilation and emergency egress on the Tweed Coast but cost more and require maintenance of seals and hinges. Fixed hatches offer simpler installation and fewer leak points while still providing light. Use opening hatches in cabins requiring ventilation and fixed portholes in heads or areas where ventilation comes from other sources.

How do I prevent leaks around deck hatches?

Proper installation prevents leaks on the Gold Coast. Use quality marine bedding compound on mounting flanges, ensure deck surface is clean and flat, tighten fasteners evenly without overtightening, and inspect gaskets annually throughout Brisbane and SE Queensland. Replace compressed or cracked gaskets immediately. Quality hatches with proper installation and maintenance remain watertight for decades.

Can I replace just the acrylic lens in my hatch?

Many hatches allow acrylic lens replacement without changing the frame on the Tweed Coast. Measure your existing lens dimensions and identify your hatch brand and model. We stock replacement lenses for common hatch sizes. Lens replacement costs less than complete hatch replacement when frames and seals remain in good condition and only the acrylic shows crazing or yellowing.