How to Make a Wind Scoop for a Sailboat Hatch

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Does your boat cabin need protection from the elements and more air circulation? Order the Sailrite® Hatch Canopy Wind Scoop Kit. A hatch canopy protects an open hatch from sun and rain while creating airflow in the cabin. You can raise the cover to increase airflow or lower it to help keep rain and moisture out. The canopy also provides much-needed shade protection over the hatch, which will help cool down your cabin. Join us for this smart addition every sailor needs on their boat.

Video Chapters:

Determining Cut Size — 1:04 min.
Adding Hollow & Cutting Fabric — 3:00 min.
Creating Hems — 4:58 min.
Creating Batten Sleeve — 7:45 min.
Adding Webbing Loops — 11:00 min.
Inserting Batten & Closing Sleeve — 15:23 min.
Installing Bungee Cord & ShokLok™ Hardware — 17:09 min.
Installing Wind Scoop — 21:55 min.

Materials List:

Sailrite® Hatch Canopy Wind Scoop Kit

Tools List:

Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set #121669
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" #102400
Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" #101017
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) #311602
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table #120934
Suisei Magnetic Sewing Guide #102983
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package #122177
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife #125495
Tape Measure, Weighted Sandbag, Hacksaw

This is a great beginner project if you’re new to sewing. This design is simple, and the kit includes all the materials needed to make a boat hatch wind scoop. The only things you need to supply are a sewing machine and basic sewing tools and supplies. Plus, the detailed video tutorial walks you through every step of the process.

The kit comes with SureRite® fabric. SureRite is an all-weather, solution-dyed polyester fabric with a coating on one side for added water resistance. With high abrasion resistance and good breathability, it’s an excellent choice for a marine cover fabric.

SuperShok™ Bungee Cord is used to adjust the arch of your canopy, letting in more air or keeping out rain and moisture. SuperShok is the premium bungee cord offering on the market. Its high UV resistance and incredible strength — thanks to its solid rubber core and UV-treated polyester covering — make it the best outdoor bungee cord in the world.

This project is part of our Seaward 32RK Project Series. We’re overhauling a Seaward sailboat from bow to stern. In addition to exterior projects like a new dodger, cockpit cushions and winch covers, we also revamped the cabin and sleeping berth with new cushions and pillows. Whether you’re redoing your entire boat or just updating a project or two, you don’t want to miss this exciting video series.