Vetus Access/Utility Hatches

Vetus Access & Utility Hatches: Marine-Grade Quality Built to Last

Vetus has been engineering boat systems since its founding in Rotterdam, Netherlands in 1964, and that decades-long heritage is evident in every hatch the brand produces. With over 60 years of experience in marine glazing, VETUS ensures that each hatch combines quality craftsmanship with the latest design innovations, delivering products that offer long-lasting performance and reliable safety. For boaters who demand more from their deck hardware, Vetus access and utility hatches represent one of the most refined offerings in the leisure marine industry.

Engineered for the Marine Environment

What sets Vetus hatches apart is their commitment to materials and certification that genuinely match the demands of open-water use. Constructed from 12 mm thick dark-smoke acrylic, these hatches withstand the toughest conditions while enhancing the aesthetic of your vessel. Vetus hatches are suitable for design category A and appliance location area II, which means they can withstand harsh weather conditions and high water pressure. Hatches meet stringent CE standards, providing dependable, certified solutions for any marine environment.

A Range Built for Every Boating Need

Vetus offers several distinct hatch product lines, each tailored to a specific application and vessel type:

• MAGNUS Ocean Hatches: The heavy-duty MAGNUS hatch is perfect for ocean-going vessels, with its 10 mm dark-smoke acrylic and anodized aluminum frame, designed for strength and resilience.
• PLANUS Hatches: The PLANUS line is ideal for area AII on boats, offering a satin sheen with "dark smoke" lids to provide stylish escape and ventilation solutions.
• Flush Hatches (FGHF): These hatches are completely recessed into the deck, leaving the deck smooth without visible lines, and feature "dark smoke" colored acrylic with a polished anodized aluminum frame.

All models can be fitted on deck and opened from the inside or outside, adding versatility for both everyday ventilation and emergency egress. All VETUS deck hatches also come with optional HCM mosquito screen trims, offering an easy way to keep insects out without sacrificing airflow.

Ventilation, Light, and Safety in One Package

Vetus hatches provide excellent ventilation and natural light while ensuring a secure, watertight seal. This balance of function and form is a hallmark of the Vetus design philosophy. Since its foundation in 1964, VETUS has become a world leader in the manufacture of innovative products for leisure craft and small commercial vessels, designing and developing solutions in-house using the best engineering resources. Whether you're retrofitting an older cruiser or specifying hardware for a new build, Vetus hatches deliver the durability, safety certification, and clean aesthetic that discerning boaters expect.

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