2026 C248 helm hatches

[TomAtWrightsville]

Getting acclimated with our new C248 and just realized the roof rack is in the way of opening the hatches more than a few inches. Normal, or bad install?

 

[S. Todd]

For some unknown reason Ranger Tug installs hatches on the cockpit overhang of the R29 and they also do not open much because of the roof rack. Really no reason to waste the money and weight to install hatches over the cockpit, especially when you cannot open them much and the roof rack needs to be removed to replace them when they fail (Jim Black hatches of that size have a tendency to crack in the corners and need replacement).