Hatches, Portlights & Wipers

Natural light, ventilation, and clear visibility are essential for comfort, safety, and enjoyment onboard any vessel. Quality marine hatches allow fresh air and daylight below deck, portlights provide ventilation and aesthetic appeal, and reliable wiper systems ensure clear forward vision in rain and spray. These components must be engineered to withstand the harsh marine environment while maintaining a watertight seal under all conditions.

Luxfords supplies the complete Vetus range of marine hatches, portlights, and windscreen wiper systems, along with Exalto wiper components. The Vetus hatch range includes flush-mounted deck hatches in various sizes, ventilation hatches with integrated mosquito screens, and heavy-duty commercial hatches. Portlights are available in opening and fixed configurations, in round, rectangular, and custom shapes. The Exalto and Vetus wiper ranges include pantograph and pendulum wiper systems with stainless steel arms, heavy-duty wiper motors, and complete wiper kits for wheelhouse and flybridge installations. All products are manufactured from marine-grade materials including stainless steel and UV-resistant synthetics.

Selecting hatches and portlights involves considering the deck or cabin opening size, the required level of ventilation, and whether the unit needs to serve as an emergency escape. Wiper system selection depends on the windscreen size, curvature, and desired sweep pattern. Luxfords can advise on the full range of options from Vetus and Exalto, assist with sizing and specification, and supply all necessary installation hardware including trim rings, gaskets, and fasteners.