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THE FIRST
NAME IN PERFORMANCE, EXPERIENCE & SERVICE FOR WATERTIGHT DECK
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FREEMAN MARINE 2400 Series Cast
Hatches are specified and used on a wide variety of yachts,
fishing boats, tugs, barges, research vessels, offshore tenders,
rescue craft and other workboats. The FREEMAN hatch is designed
for new boats, for replacing other hatches in standard openings,
or for improving existing craft. They can be installed in any
deck style or material using stock or custom deck rings.
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More models of the best flush watertight
deck hatch than any other manufacturer in the world.
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- Top Value
A FREEMAN Cast Hatch is the best buy for every flush hatch
application. Measure it against any other hatch for long
life of materials, strength of design, precision fit, smooth
action, dependable mechanism, and built-in, never-lost
handle.
- Approvals
Lloyd's Register - type approval certificate number 3/00088.
U.S. Coast Guard, CE, ISO-12216 compliant. ABS, Bureau
Veritas and Germanischer Lloyd's approvals have been awarded
and may be obtained for specific intended uses.
Freeman Cast Hatches are currently in use on Coast Guard
vessels and U.S. Naval craft of all types.
- Value
Added
Yacht-quality linear
polyurethane, and anodized finishes available.
- Fast Acting
Lift the flush handle, make a quarter turn and lift. That's
all it takes. The dogging mechanism and linked handle do the
work smoothly in just a second.
- Positive Dogging
Evenly spaced dogging arms (either 3, 4 or 8 per hatch)
exert uniform pull on the cover plate. Handle position shows
when dogging arms are engaged or loose.
- Unlocking
Simply grasp the handle and pull, the shaft slides up into
place, and with less than a quarter of a turn the locking
mechanism completely disengages. It's a matter of one or two
seconds.
- Handle Stays Put
The handle is built in - permanently part of the hatch so
it's right where you need it every time. Can't get
lost.
- Hatch Sealed
Hatch and handle fit flush with the deck, the handle in
recessed lock position. Say goodbye to lost cover wrenches -
the FREEMAN Cast Hatch handle is always there when you need
it.
- Unique
Developed and manufactured under various patents by FREEMAN
MARINE.
- Easy Lift
With the locking mechanism disengaged, the hatch is merely
resting on the deck ring and can be lifted out with one
hand. Closing is just as quick and easy. Optional inside
escape handle performs the same easy way with a push and
turn from below.
- Watertight
Designed to seal to 30-foot intermittent head, the double-sealing gasket
actually seals tighter under pressure.
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Versatile
Installs in steel, aluminum, wood or fiberglass decks.
Complete unit includes aluminum or steel mounting ring for
bolting or welding installations.
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Reliable
The unique design, fit, finish and adjustability of the
dogging mechanism assures smooth, consistent action - no
binding or jamming of parts. This hatch, adjusted to proper
tensions, can't be over or under tightened by mistake. It
operates the same each time.
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Low Maintenance
All parts are made of superior materials designed especially
for marine and other abusive environments. The hatch and
most parts are corrosion resistant aluminum. All other
components are stainless steel, acetal or compatible.
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Value Added
Options for Yacht and Specialty Applications
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This 2435-Series
(above) (19” x 26”)
flush-top cast hatch features a watertight, knife edge
sealing edge with integral gutter. When closed, the
hatch provides a totally flush deck surface. It has been
custom assembled with a concealed, below deck yoke hinge
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Easily recognized by its
"commercial look" this 2466-Series hinged cast
hatch with integral T-handle has been painted by FREEMAN
to yacht quality standards. It makes a handsome,
purposeful statement about its function of providing
security at sea.
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With a smooth, flush top the
2486-Series
22" round cast hatch makes an economical chain
locker, machinery access or escape way. The removable
bayonet T-handle allows positive latching and lifting; the
yoke hinge includes an integral hold-open feature.
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TECH
NOTES - 2400
SERIES CAST HATCHES |
- FLUSH
- QUICK ACTING
- WATERTIGHT
- UNIFORM CLAMPING
- QUARTER TURN ACTUATION
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- INSTALLS IN ANY TYPE DECK
- LIFT OUT
- HINGED-SURFACE AND
CONCEALED YOKE TYPES
- POSITIVE DOGGING
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KNIFE
EDGE OR COMPRESSION? |
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Compression Seal
2400 Series Hatches have
easy-to-clean spigots, feature long
gasket life, and are economical to
purchase.
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Aluminum Deck Rings
are intended to be weld installed
into aluminum decks and bolt
installed into other deck
materials.
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Steel Deck Rings are
to be weld installed into steel
decks only.
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Watertight seal
intermittent to 30 foot head,
continuous 10 foot head top-loaded
pressure (on properly installed and
adjusted hatch assemblies).
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Specify any special
performance criteria and/or
certification requirements at time
of order.
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Knife Edge Seal 2400
Series Hatches feature a coaming
with drain gutter and an aggressive
sealing rim edge. A drain fitting
can be installed to minimize water
from entering enclosure when hatch
is initially opened.
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Aluminum Deck Rings
are intended to be weld installed
into aluminum decks and bolt
installed into other deck
materials.
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Steel Deck Rings are
to be weld installed into steel
decks only.
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Specify any special
performance criteria and/or
certification requirements at time
of order.
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