RICHARD Z GENTH
Pharmacy at Bay Hbr Dr, Inglewood, FL

4811680, Mar 14, 1989

Feb 9, 1987

7/012158

Richard E. Genth - Englewood FL

Donzi Marine Corporation - Tallevast FL

B63B 1914

114201R

A deck hatch assembly for marine craft is formed in the upper deck surface of the marine craft on the port and starboard sides. A submerged surface is integrally formed in the upper deck surface, being provided with a hatch opening surrounded by a raised peripheral ridge. The raised ridge, together with the submerged surface and the upper deck surface, forms a drain channel for directing water away from the stern of the marine craft. A pivotably mounted hatch cover is provided for normally sealing and closing off the hatch opening. The hatch cover may be raised upwardly from the bulkhead of the marine craft toward the stern for the purpose of providing ventilation to below deck compartments and for allowing access to the upper deck surface from below deck areas. A pair of gas spring assemblies is provided for positively and automatically retaining the hatch cover in the closed, or any one of a number of open positions. The hatch cover, in the closed position, is completely flush with the upper deck surface and is adapted to conform to the configuration of any deck, including styling lines thereof.