Main hatch

We have a problem with the retaining stop
We have stored the vertical panels on top of the sliding panel and located them with wooden beading not sur if this is the normal method
It would appear that the end portion of the pane has sheared along the line of fixing screws and dropped off
Any suggestions how to access the end section
I have not looked at it since the problem occurred so it might be self evident so will check today

Has anyone else had similar problems?
Thank you

370E

An alternative method is to add stops in the teak side rails so the hatch can't slide right out. I initially used 2 screws (one each side) and later changed it to an inserted steel rod with a rubber bushing on the outside.

I also had the problem, and like Rubato I put 2 screws with wide rubber bushings as stops. It has worked for several years now. I used a drill to remove the "star" in the screws, for burglary protection. If I want to change or remove the stops, I will have to cut the rubber and remove the screws the hard way.
My plan is to mount three small L-shaped aluminium profiles on top of the sliding hatch, so I have better control of  the perspex board, which is normally placed there when cruising. Once in a while after heavy weather, the board seems to try to hide from me deep in the hatch-garage.

Mine is permanently attached by a cord so that if the boat was to be rolled in heavy weather or an inexperienced crew laid it incorrectly on the deck it would not get lost over the side. I can also pull it back with the cord when it goes under the hatch