Boat hatches & portlight

What is the purpose of a boat porthole?

The portholes for boat are windows provided with a thick glass being able to close hermetically a boat. Boat windows can be closed or open depending on the model. If a boat porthole is closed, it is intended to be fitted to the hull of the ship. If a ship's porthole can be opened, then it is a deck hatch, which is installed on the deck of a ship. Boat portholes and deck hatches are made of brass or stainless steel. Famous brands of portholes and deck hatches are Plastimo and Lewmar. A deck hatch provides a significant amount of light in the hull of a boat. The products in stock at Nautisports are the portholes and deck hatches Plastimo and Blue Performance, which are references in terms of fittings and equipment for boats. The importance of having a porthole on your ship is paramount: it acts as a window and allows you to benefit from daylight from inside a boat or yacht. The portholes are either round, oval or rectangular in shape. In principle, rectangular portholes are deck hatches, to be placed directly on the deck, and round or oval portholes are portholes that are placed on the hull of the ship, which acts as a real window.

How to choose your boat porthole?

The best porthole products for boats are the products of the Plastimo brand, both in terms of price, the number of products in stock available, and the quality of the brass and stainless steel used. To choose the model, pay attention to the different images of the porthole and the deck hatch on the product sheets: these images will help you to make your choice, exploring the porthole from each view. A porthole is no more and no less than a boat window, so take the time to compare the different models: brass boat porthole, stainless steel boat porthole, aluminum boat porthole, wood boat porthole, brass chrome boat porthole, rectangular boat porthole, oval boat porthole, deck hatch, opening boat porthole, closed boat porthole, etc. Most of the products listed are in stock at Nautisports, and available for delivery. Besides, you will also have to choose your porthole according to the size of the window you have on your ship, on your deck or your hull. Portholes come in many colors, but the standard colors are black, white, or metal. You will find what you are looking for on our website, and you can explore the different products on the pictures on the product sheets. The frame of a porthole can be made of wood, metal, and more precisely of brass, stainless steel or aluminum.

What is the advantage of a porthole or a deck panel?

A porthole is extremely useful on a boat because it acts as a brass window. The Lewmar and Plastimo brands offer a range of quality portholes and deck hatches for ships. Their stock is quite large as it is an essential material. To see what is in stock and to get an overview of all the products, look at the images on the product sheets. Once you have chosen your porthole, you can order it and receive it by delivery, provided that the product is available. Once you have received your porthole, you will be ready to install it and leave for the ocean right away. Please note that we do not recommend purchasing a wood-framed hatch for durability. Aluminum is better, even if you have to pay for it sometimes. Finally, be careful to choose the right size window. Please note that from 150 euros of purchase, the delivery is free on Nautisports.