Mooney Boats Ltd Sole Irish 'Hercules Hatch' Distributor

After the successful Irish Skipper Fish Expo in Galway where Mooney Boats Ltd had the Hercules Hatch range on display and the managing director from Korts Propulsion, David Parsons on there stand the two companies signed a contract which makes Mooney Boats Ltd the sole Irish sales distributor for the Hercules Hatch range. Hercules cast deck hatches are now available from stock in a range of sizes. The unique locking mechanism design and quality of construction place Hercules hatches in a class of their own!

Materials

Hatch covers and flange rings are cast from high tensile, corrosion resistant marine grade aluminium with deep section webs on the underside to prevent distortion under load.
All moving parts are engineered from type 316 stainless steel. The unique Hercules locking mechanism utilises stainless steel shooting bolts which engage in replaceable Nylatron bushes within the flange ring. A full range of spare parts is always available from stock.
 

Testing & Water Resistance

Hercules hatches have been tested and found watertight at pressures equivalent to a depth of 25 metres, offering exceptional watertight integrity. Every hatch has a fuel and chemical resistant neoprene sealing ring fitted to the underside of the hatch cover giving maximum protection against damage. Hercules hatches have been fitted with the approval of all major classification societies and have Bureau Veritas Type approval.
 

Applications

The Hercules hatch range of sizes allows use in a number of roles. The type 15 as an ice hatch. The type 2515 and 2424 as access hatches. The type 2020 is designed as an access hatch with lighter scantlings for pleasure craft and the RNLI. The larger 2828 and 3828 are suitable for fishing vessels where fish boxes need to be stowed below deck. Other applications have included pontoons and offshore where compartments need to have intermittent access. Hercules can provide a bespoke solution for your project. Hercules hatches are supplied with a flange ring suitable for bolting into the deck with M6 or M8 bolts. The flange should be sealed with mastic for grp or wooden vessels. For steel vessels we can supply the aluminium flange with a bolted steel flange ring to enable this to be welded to the steel deck. Stainless steel hinges are an optional extra for all sizes of Hercules hatch.
 

Made To Measure Hatches

Hercules made to measure hatches are designed to suit individual requirements. They can be fitted into all types of deck and made to suit any rectangular or square aperture. The flange ring is fabricated from a marine grade aluminum extrusion. The hatch cover is 6 mm marine grade aluminum tread-plate, reinforced with fabricated sub frame and secured to the flange ring by a unique system of captive bolts. It has a rolled edge giving the neoprene seal maximum protection against damage. Hinges can be fitted allowing the hatches to fold back flat to the deck or provide a watertight door in bulkheads. Hercules made to measure hatches offer total flexibility without compromising strength, durability, water resistance or safety. For Further information or pricing please contact Mooney Boats Ltd

For more details on Hercules Hatch contact Mooney Boats, visit our product page or the Hercules website page