E38 Hatch Dimensions

bfaatz

Junior Member
Does anyone have the external dimensions for the main and forward hatches on the 1986 E38? It seems my covers blew off while on the hard in Mexico. I need to make new ones before I travel to the boat from the U.S.
 

Nick J

Sustaining Member
Moderator
Blogs Author
I think the 32, 35, and 38s all use the same size hatch and I replaced the hatches on my 35-3 with Lewmar Ocean series 60 hatches:


You should be able to find the dimensions you need from Lewmar's web site.
 

JPT

Junior Member
I think the 32, 35, and 38s all use the same size hatch and I replaced the hatches on my 35-3 with Lewmar Ocean series 60 hatches:


You should be able to find the dimensions you need from Lewmar's web site.


I replaced the three hatches on my 1991 E38 in 2014. I used the following Lewmar Ocean Series hatches from Defender. The information was all from them at that time. You are talking about the Size 70 main hatch and Size 60 forward hatch.

Size 20, Flat Base
OA Dimensions: 10-1/2"L x 16-3/16"W x 1-9/16"H
Frame Material: Anodized Aluminum, Lens Color: Smoke Gray
Brand: Lewmar
Model #: 39620050, Price $368.76

Size 60, Flat Base
OA Dimensions: 22-5/8"L x 22-5/8"W x 1-11/16"H
Frame Material: Anodized Aluminum, Lens Color: Smoke Gray
Brand: Lewmar
Model #: 39660050, Price $686.91

Size 70, Flat Base
OA Dimensions: 27-5/16"L x 27-5/16"W x 1-11/16"H
Frame Material: Anodized Aluminum, Lens Color: Smoke Gray
Brand: Lewmar
Model #: 39670050, Price $912.66

Nine years later the hatches still work perfectly and the lenses have essentially no crazing.

Jon
 

Loren Beach

O34 - Portland, OR
Senior Moderator
Blogs Author
Our (different) model uses a size 70 Lewmar forward hatch, and I replaced it in 1995. Still looks like new. Important Note: we keep a Sunbrella cover on it anytime we are off the boat. UV is really hard on those lenses.
 
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