Lewmar Hatch Identification
Hatches Produced after October 1997 have information stamped in the acrylic which will identify them.
Hatch RangeIdentifying Features on hatch ranges in
production October 1997 or before
Superhatch Rollstop Trimline Coastline
&
Trimport
Ocean Concept Low Profile Medium Profile
duction Dates
80-'87 '86-'92 '88-now '91-now '91-now '94-now 1998 1999
Height Above Deck 50mm 39-42mm 21mm 21mm 40-43mm 19mm
Lid is held open by a stay
ü
ü
Early models
of the smaller
sizes only
Acrylic not bonded into an alloy frame
ü
As the lid is lifted, it clicks through a
series of positions at which the hatch
will hold open
ü ü
Catch blocks in corners of lower frame
ü
Large inside handles have locking buttons
inside
ü ü ü ü
Hinge has black metal strap extending a
short way over the acrylic
ü
All hatches in these ranges
are acrylic marked