Duck Hatch & Pigeon Box seal

[Naartjie - Duck Hatch]

I need some advice as I'm a newbie. My NB has two Duck Hatches and a Pigeon Box all three have external covers because, as I discovered they leak without the covers.

 

On further investigation I found that there is no seal between the frame and the movable section. 

Is this the norm?

Should I fit seals (adhesive backed type)

Any recommendation 🤔

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 31 by Naartjie

[Tracy D'arth]

31 minutes ago, Naartjie said:

I need some advice as I'm a newbie. My NB has two Duck Hatches and a Pigeon Box all three have external covers because, as I discovered they leak without the covers.

 

On further investigation I found that there is no seal between the frame and the movable section. 

Is this the norm?

Should I fit seals (adhesive backed type)

Any recommendation 🤔

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, draught excluder tape works well.  Duck hatches are really side doors, unless you use them for egress then its duck or grouse when you bang your head.  Heard swan hatch  before but not duck.

[Naartjie - Duck Hatch]

15 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said:

Yes, draught excluder tape works well.  Duck hatches are really side doors, unless you use them for egress then its duck or grouse when you bang your head.  Heard swan hatch  before but not duck.

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[Tam & Di]

38 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said:

Duck hatches are really side doors, unless you use them for egress then its duck or grouse when you bang your head.  Heard swan hatch  before but not duck.

 Not a term I've come across, but in continuation of the bird theme they could perhaps be called nuthatch holes. 🤯

[Tonka]

3 hours ago, Naartjie said:

I need some advice as I'm a newbie. My NB has two Duck Hatches and a Pigeon Box all three have external covers because, as I discovered they leak without the covers.

 

On further investigation I found that there is no seal between the frame and the movable section. 

Is this the norm?

Should I fit seals (adhesive backed type)

Any recommendation 🤔

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who built the boat. They should not need seals if built correctly and will not leak

[Naartjie - Duck Hatch]

2 hours ago, Tonka said:

Who built the boat. They should not need seals if built correctly and will not leak

Reeves

[MtB]

I'm considering getting some kingfisher holes fitted, and some nightjar air vents. 

 

But nothing for them ring-necked parakeets. Noisy bustuds.

 

 

[Jon57]

13 hours ago, Tonka said:

Who built the boat. They should not need seals if built correctly and will not leak

Mine don't leak. But sure do let the wind in. You can see daylight thro them, helps keep the condensation down when the stoves on and it's nice and warm in the cabin. 😁

[dave moore]

You have forgotten the coot flaps, never mind the duck hatch!

[Jon57]

39 minutes ago, dave moore said:

You have forgotten the coot flaps, never mind the duck hatch!

Round them all together. Bird flaps. 🐦🦆😁

[Crewcut]

Assorted avian apertures...

[ditchcrawler]

3 hours ago, dave moore said:

You have forgotten the coot flaps, never mind the duck hatch!

After reading @magnetman's post elsewhere I think I will give that one a miss. Even boat fitter and hull builders are calling them duck or swan hatches now so lots of new boaters think thats the correct name for them 

[magnetman]

12 hours ago, MtB said:

I'm considering getting some kingfisher holes fitted, and some nightjar air vents. 

 

But nothing for them ring-necked parakeets. Noisy bustuds.

 

 

The great tits have returned to the country estate. I rather like great tits. I think a great tit hatch could be an idea. 

[Alan de Enfield]

1 hour ago, magnetman said:

I think a great tit hatch could be an idea. 

 

Do you mean a 'maternity bra' ?

[Naartjie - Duck Hatch]

5 hours ago, ditchcrawler said:

After reading @magnetman's post elsewhere I think I will give that one a miss. Even boat fitter and hull builders are calling them duck or swan hatches now so lots of new boaters think thats the correct name for them 

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Edited February 1 by Naartjie

[Tonka]

6 hours ago, ditchcrawler said:

After reading @magnetman's post elsewhere I think I will give that one a miss. Even boat fitter and hull builders are calling them duck or swan hatches now so lots of new boaters think thats the correct name for them 

How can you call an engine room door a duck hatch

[ditchcrawler]

6 minutes ago, Tonka said:

How can you call an engine room door a duck hatch

Their engines are in the bedroom or under the rear deck

[magnetman]

another name for the side doors could be the moan hatch for those who like to complain about Boats moving past.