This is great thread. I have been trying side launches, pulpit launches, and companionway launch and my crew and I all have a favorite way to do it. I am very curious about this forward hatch launch. I have one other question to add to the list.
which way does the hatch face. I have seen 30 with hatches that open to the bow and others that open towards the mast. does this matter? It seems like it would catch if it opened "backwards".
