John:
The hatch is beautiful. The boat is NOT an O’Day. It is almost exactly like the O’Day 20. It is a 21footer designed by Jope Helsen in ’77 for a company then called Helsen International. Since then , several name changes and gone out of production. After I get the boat in the water this year I will send pictures of how the whole job looks afloat. I am sure you will be even more proud to show it off.
Boy, I am excited. When I get that boat out there in the bay with my grand daughter’s new paint job and with the new hatch added to the other mahogany it is going to look terrific! We are going to have to send a photo to Small Craft Advisor.
Ed
Smithtown, N.Y.