HATCHES

HATCHES

HATCHES

Product catalog summary
Overview: Freeman Marine is a prominent provider of watertight deck hatches, catering to sectors such as commercial, fishing, passenger, supply, military, and mega-yacht projects. The company offers extensive in-house capabilities including design, engineering, tooling, foundry, machining, fabrication, assembly, paint, testing, service, and parts. Their products are globally recognized and comply with international standards.
Specifications: The document outlines various models of Freeman hatches, including square, rectangular, and oval shapes. Each model is detailed with dimensions, materials, weight, and sealing mechanisms. Options include lift-out and hinged styles, with aluminum or steel deck rings and knife-edge or compression seals.
Features: Designed for ease of use, Freeman hatches feature fast-acting mechanisms, easy lift systems, and low maintenance requirements. They are watertight, capable of sealing up to a 30-foot intermittent head, and versatile for installation in steel, aluminum, wood, or fiberglass decks. The dogging mechanism ensures smooth and consistent operation.
Certifications and Approvals: Freeman hatches comply with ISO 9001:2008 and have approvals from Lloyd’s Register, U.S. Coast Guard, CE, ISO-12216, ABS, Bureau Veritas, and Germanischer Lloyd’s, ensuring high safety and quality standards.
Applications: These hatches are used on various vessels, including fishing boats, tugs, barges, research vessels, offshore tenders, rescue craft, and other workboats. They are suitable for new installations, replacements, or upgrades of existing craft.
Contact Information: Freeman Marine is located at 28336 Hunter Creek Rd., Gold Beach, Oregon, USA. They can be contacted via phone at 1-888-FREEMAN (North America) or 1-541-247-7078 (Worldwide), and via fax at 1-541-247-2114. More information is available on their website www.freemanmarine.com.
2400 Series Cast Hatches: The document provides detailed specifications for the 2400 Series Cast Hatches, focusing on round and oval designs. Sizes range from 8" to 30" in diameter for round hatches and 12"x18" to 15"x24" for oval hatches, constructed using aluminum alloy or duct iron. Two primary sealing mechanisms are described: Compression Seal and Knife-edge Seal. Installation guidelines specify that aluminum deck rings can be welded or bolted, while steel deck rings are for welding only.
Replacement Parts: Replacement gaskets and parts are available for maintenance and repair, with substantial inventories maintained for immediate shipment.
Conclusion: The 2400 Series Cast Hatches are designed for durability and ease of use, with various options to suit different installation needs and environments.
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2400 Series 8 CAST HATCHES C B A E D Knife Edge Seal w/ Aluminum Deck Ring A-K PART NO ROUGH OPENING & RING O.D. F D CLEAR OPENING A-K Aluminum Deck Ring, Knife Edge Seal SIZE SHAPE STYLE B A E RING O.D. ROUGH OPENING CLEAR OPENING F R I N G Square / Rectangular S-K Steel Deck Ring, Knife Edge Seal Knife Edge Seal w/ Steel Deck Ring S-K DIMENSIONS CLEAR OPENING A (in) 2.5 0.31 0.9 ALUM 0.25 STAIN STEEL 4 114 51.7 2 429-0002 30”x36” RCTNGL LIFT-OUT A-K 30.5x36.5 775x927 32.8x38.8 834x987 36.3x42.3 923x1075 2.5 0.31 0.9 ALUM 0.30 ALUM ALLOY 8 102 46.3 2 429-0003 30”x36” RCTNGL LIFT-OUT S-K 30.5x36.5 775x927 32.8x38.8 834x987 2.5 0.31 0.9 ALUM 0.30 ALUM ALLOY 8 119 54.0 1067x1067 2.5 0.31 0.9 ALUM 0.38 ALUM ALLOY 8 104 48.0 0001** 0001** 2428-0002 36”x36” SQUARE LIFT-OUT A-K 914x914 39.3x39.3 998x998 42x42 2428-0003 36”x36” SQUARE LIFT-OUT S-K 36x36 914x914 39.3x39.3 998x998 2468-0002 36”x36” SQUARE HINGED A-K 36x36 914x914 39.3x39.3 998x998 42x42 2468-0003 36”x36” SQUARE HINGED S-K 36x36 914x914 39.3x39.3 998x998 2466-0006 30”x30” SQUARE HINGED A-K 30x30 762x762 32.5x32.5 826x826 36.5x36.5 *DOES NOT INCLUDE HINGE POCKETS **REQUIRES ESCAPE HANDLE AS STANDARD 36x36 F ASSEMBLY WEIGHT 762x762 32.5x32.5 826x826 E MECHANISM DOG THKNESS Qty MTRL LBS KGS STD MATERIAL D 30x30 B (mm) COVER C (mm) S-K B (in) OVERALL C (in) 2466-0007 30”x30” SQUARE HINGED A (mm) ROUGH OPENING* 0.31 0.9 ALUM 0.38 ALUM ALLOY 8 134 60.8 1067x1067 2.5 0.31 0.9 ALUM 0.38 ALUM ALLOY 8 119 54.0 Freeman 2.5 2.5 0.31 0.9 ALUM 0.38 ALUM ALLOY 8 149 67.6 927x927 1.6 0.25 0.7 ALUM 0.25 STAIN STEEL 4 78 35.4 OPENING THE FUTURE TO SECURITY AT SEA QUALITY & CAPABILITIES • DOORS • HATCHES • PORTLIGHTS • WINDOWS • Comprehensive In-house Capabilities — Design, Engineering, Tooling, Foundry, Machining, Fabrication, Assembly, Paint, Testing, Service, Parts • Compliance with ISO 9001:2008 Certified by TUV Rheinland Of North America, Inc. Serving Commercial, Fishing, Passenger, Supply, Military, and Mega-Yacht Projects Privileged to be Specified by Leading Naval Architects and Builders Worldwide • International Standards — Recognized by Leading Agencies and Societies THE FIRST NAME IN PERFORMANCE, EXPERIENCE & SERVICE FOR WATERTIGHT DECK HATCHES… Tell us about your custom fabrication needs… 1-888-FREEMAN (373-3626) (Worldwide) 1-541-247-7078 (Fax) 1-541-247-2114 www.freemanmarine.com (North America) 28336 Hunter Creek Rd., Gold Beach, Oregon 97444 USA Revision B

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2 2400 Series CAST HATCHES CAST HATCHES - Square / Rectangular 2400 Series 7 FREEMAN MARINE HAS MORE QUICK-ACTING FLUSH HATCH EXPERIENCE, MODELS AND FEATURES THAN ANY MANUFACTURER Freeman hatches are used on a wide variety of 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. The hatches are fast acting and easy to use. Simply grasp the handle and pull, the shaft slides into place, and with less than a quarter turn, completely...

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6 2400 Series CAST HATCHES - Oval CAST HATCHES TWO IMPORTANT FEATURES DISTINGUISH THE FREEMAN CAST HATCH FROM OTHER DESIGNS • Built in T-handle • Easy Operating Dogging Mechanism 15”x 24” Oval lift-out, Aluminum ring 15” x 24” Oval hinged, Steel ring, Inside view C B A E D Knife Edge Seal w/ Aluminum Deck Ring A-K D PART NO S-K Steel Deck Ring, Knife Edge Seal SIZE SHAPE STYLE ROUGH OPENING & RING O.D. A D RING O.D. ROUGH OPENING CLEAR OPENING A (in) A (mm) B (in) 15x21 B (mm) OVERALL C (in) C (mm) D COVER THKNESS MECHANISM OVERALL DOG Qty ASSEMBLY WEIGHT E F .31 ALUM 0.28 14.1x20.3 358x516 ALUM...

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6 2400 Series CAST HATCHES - Oval CAST HATCHES TWO IMPORTANT FEATURES DISTINGUISH THE FREEMAN CAST HATCH FROM OTHER DESIGNS • Built in T-handle • Easy Operating Dogging Mechanism 15”x 24” Oval lift-out, Aluminum ring 15” x 24” Oval hinged, Steel ring, Inside view C B A E D Knife Edge Seal w/ Aluminum Deck Ring A-K D PART NO S-K Steel Deck Ring, Knife Edge Seal SIZE SHAPE STYLE ROUGH OPENING & RING O.D. A D RING O.D. ROUGH OPENING CLEAR OPENING A (in) A (mm) B (in) 15x21 B (mm) OVERALL C (in) C (mm) D COVER THKNESS MECHANISM OVERALL DOG Qty ASSEMBLY WEIGHT E F .31 ALUM 0.28 14.1x20.3 358x516 ALUM...

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HATCHES-7

2 2400 Series CAST HATCHES CAST HATCHES - Square / Rectangular 2400 Series 7 FREEMAN MARINE HAS MORE QUICK-ACTING FLUSH HATCH EXPERIENCE, MODELS AND FEATURES THAN ANY MANUFACTURER Freeman hatches are used on a wide variety of 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. The hatches are fast acting and easy to use. Simply grasp the handle and pull, the shaft slides into place, and with less than a quarter turn, completely...

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CAST HATCHES - Square I Rectangular Knife Edge Seal w/ Aluminum Deck Ring ■ROUSH OPENING Aluminum Deck Ring, Knife Edge Seal ROUSH OPENINS Steel Deck Ring, Knife Edge Seal Knife Edge Seal w/ Steel Deck Ring COVER MECHANISM MTRLh rSTD MATERIAL STAIN STEEL ALUM ALLOY ALUM ALLOY ALUM ALLOY ALUM ALLOY ALUM ALLOY ALUM ALLOY STAIN STEEL INCLUDE HINGE POCKETS ESCAPE HANDLE AS STANDARD QUALITY & CAPABILITIES DOORS • HATCHES • PORTLIGHTS • WINDOWS Tell us about your custom fabrication needs... Serving Commercial, Fishing, Passenger, Supply, Military, and Mega-Yacht Projects Comprehensive In-house Capabilities...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.