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Stunningly Beautiful

The doors, with all the features sailors have been asking for.

Companionway Doors on Catalina c310 2001

It has taken 100 plus years for sail boaters to approach the comfort level that power boaters have taken for granted. Zarcor has changed this by replacing those pesky hatch boards with their award winning Companionway Doors.

Features of Zarcor’s Hi-tech Companionway Doors:

They are removable so you can store them.
Your original boards can always be inserted when sailing off-shore.
Choose your comfort panel for the day, bug screens, privacy, or viewing.
A built-in combination lock or key lock replaces the traditional padlock and hasp.
Maintenance free marine grade polymer. Never varnish again.

Replacing cockpit hatch boards with Zarcor doors

By Steve Mitchell

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Companionway Doors are available in 3 colors:

White
Seafoam
Sanshade

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"I can't tell you how much we love these doors!! We use all three panels at different times and we can still use the original boards behind the doors for extra security and storm safety!! We also have a pair of Peek-a-boo window shades and plan to order more."

Chuck & Kathy McGowan | more testimonials

Never varnish again
hatchboards, caveman era

Hatch boards are history.
Your boat's entryway deserves the same treatment as the doors on your house.

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(63 Reviews)
Average Rating: 4.90 of 5

What do our customers have to say?

Real opinions from real customers.

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OUTSTANDING
Jim Lambert of Murrieta, CA | Hunter 33, 2006 | July 2021

These doors are a "must have" for your boat. The Zarcor staff are extremely patient and helpful to assist with installation questions and the end result is worth every penny. They are very functional, convenient, and just look damn good! Don't think twice, get em! You won't regret it!

LOVE IT
David Repp of Renton, WA | 1985 Hunter 34 | March 2021

Installed table on boat last summer. Best investment yet. Cockpit area was tight, so this table is perfect since it doesn't take up any extra room. 1 year out in the Seattle weather and it still looks brand new.

Exceeded all expectations
Darrell Tate of Monterey, CA | 1980 Ericson 38 | May 2020

Not only is the Zarcor cockpit table the most economical option by far it is the highest quality product you could hope for! To top that installation is simple and fast and customer service is outstanding.

Would give 10 stars if possible!

Thank you for a great product at a great price that is simple to install! Great addition to my cockpit.

great install
GREGORY MASICHUK of KEMAH, TX | 2003 Catalina350 | July 2019

easy install, looks like a new boat

Outstanding quality of product and service - long trial use
Timothy Johnson of Oxnard, CA | Ericson 35 MkIII, 1986 | July 2017

This review comes 18 months after my initial purchase of Zarcor Companionway Doors. I've delayed the review to see if these doors would hold up to liveaboard daily use in real world trials and am very happy to report the doors look and function now as they did when installed on day one.

The ordering instructions for measurements and required template were clear and concise. We supplied a newsprint template and photos of the companionway. Inquiries were answered promptly and installation instructions were concise. The doors arrived in the timeline promised and were very easy to install following online youtube and paper instructions.

Engineering and craftsmanship of this product is outstanding. Quality of service and communication deserves a "really well done" rating. I am completely satisfied with this purchase and would install the Zarcor Companionway doors on any boat. Super simple to install, use, manage without the jigsaw puzzle and varnish of hatchboards

Well done Zarcor!

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Tom Eagles of Georgetown, ON | January, 2016

Excellent customer service. I was worried that the doors would come and not fit. After speaking with Zacor on the phone they made me feel at ease. My boat already had 2 inch stainless on it. They walked me through the installation and the doors fit perfectly. The hardest part for me was tapping the stainless. Zacor offered me the opportunity t send them the stainless and they would tap for me. I would recommend anyone wanting a beautiful looking door to give serious consideration to purchasing these doors.

Thanks a million.

Still Working Great!
Tom Bostwick of Chesapeake Bay, MD | March, 2015

I have a 2005 Hunter 36 and I bought these doors at the Annapolis Boat Show in 2008 or 2009, and they have looked and functioned perfectly ever since. I have all three inserts (dark see-thru tinted, opaque, and screens) and they all look great. I really like how they look when I back into a slip and can be seen from the dock. It's like they're original equipment right when the boat came from the factory. Not the cheapest investment one could make, but when you think about how often you go in and out of the cockpit, it's really a no-brainer. 6 or 7 years later, still great!!

Perfect in every way
Leslie West of Corinth, MS | June, 2014

I installed my doors in about 30 minutes. Easy Peasy. The are perfect and beautiful. I got all the inserts and glad that I did. There is a use for each style.

Thanks Zarcor Team

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Doug Olson of USA | January, 2012

These doors are awesome. The best thing we ever did to the boat.

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Jim Wilson of USA | January, 2012

We really love the doors. They took no time to install.

Ditto
Gord Wood of Vancouver, BC | December, 2011

Ditto to Lon Ashby's comment of Oceanside, CA...Happy Wife...Happy Life! Doors are very practical up here in the North West waters. Did I say, they look great too?...well they do, and I can still use the slats whenever.

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Jaime Rae of BC | October, 2011

Great quality, Installation was a snap with great customer service.

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Thomas Lash of Columbia, SC | August, 2011

I purchased your companionway doors for my Beneteau 323. The ordering, delivery, installation instructions and product far exceeded my expectations. It only took an hour from start to finish and is a real improvement to the look and functionality of the boat.

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Jason Alexander of Palmyra, VA | August, 2011

I got the doors and installed today. After 5 minutes I can assure you I'll never own another sailboat that I don't install these doors on. They went right on with no sanding or tweaking required. The only trouble I has was with the holes on the stainless not quiet lining up with Catalina's original holes. But that was really a minor issue.

piece of cake
Bob Pagan of Mandeville, LA | June, 2011

Installation on my Hunter 36 ...piece of cake and looks great. Great product

The doors are perfect, instructions very easy to folow.
Sean Maloney of OR | March, 2011

The doors look perfect and work flawlessly. Thanks again for your help via your cell phone on Saturday. You have great customer service and a beautiful product. We've attached a picture.

Doors-best installed value
Guy Viger of Port Charlotte, FL | March, 2011

I have been cruising Central America 6 months of the year for the past 4 years on my Corbin 39. While cruising, I am constantly reminded that those doors have been the best value and most useful addition I have installed on my boat. They fit perfectly and after almost 4 years of usage, they still look great and are very easy to maintain, is as new condition.

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Reinhold Fussle of Warsaw, IN | February, 2011

I have installed the doors on my H260 and I am very pleased with the result. I think the cockpit looks much better with the doors, but that is just a minor point compared to the added convenience! This is how the boat should have been equipped at the factory. Hatch boards are so old-fashioned! Of all the improvements I made on the boat this one ranks right at the top!

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Curtis Saal of Atco, NJ | February, 2011

My wife and I love the doors and they look great on our Catalina. Installation was easy and the DVD was very clear. The best feature is going in and out of the cabin and not having to bother with the drop boards, plus more light inside. I have and will recommend this product to other sailors in our marina.

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Thomas Gorey of Honolulu, HI | February, 2011

I received the doors and installed them the first night. I really like the doors, just have to get my wife to go through the doors, not over them like when the hatch boards were in. Old habits are hard to break. Great service and beautiful doors.

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Chuck McGowan of Absecon, NJ | February, 2011

I can't tell you how much we love these doors!! We use all three panels at different times and we can still use the original boards behind the doors for extra security and storm safety!!

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Jean-Philippe Jomini of Washington, DC | February, 2011

What a great addition the Zarcor doors have been for my Hunter 410. The fit of the doors is perfect, no installation issues. The ability to quickly close in case of rain underway is great, and so are the ventilated doors with mosquito screens at anchor. I have not messed with mosquito screening the entire season! And the looks are very nice too. In summary, a great product that I would recommend to Hunter owners.

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Joe Donnely of USA | February, 2011

The Companionway Doors look and fit great on our Hunter 42 center cockpit. All our friends love them.

best upgrade to date
Julie Groff of Venetia, PA | January, 2011

Love the doors. They work great. Look good and are the best. The only draw back is the lock we bought. It was cheap and did not install right. Had to buy something else and make it work.

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Lon Ashby of Oceanside, CA | January, 2011

So far so good! Happy Wife, Happy Life!

Love my doors!
John B Harper of Dade City, FL | January, 2011

These doors are probably one of the best investments we've made in our boat - a Beneteau 411. Not only are they attractive, they require virtually no up keep, have 3 separate inserts for bugs and windows, easy to store, easy to remove and put in place.

Hardware is top notch and installation instructions clear and concise - heck so easy really didn't need instructions.

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Paul Mirenda of Medford, NJ | January, 2011

Great product. Everywhere I go someone asks where I got my doors. The doors were easy to install and the ability to swicth out the panels with screens is fantastic.

Best Investment!
Kristy Kepp of IA | January, 2011

When we bought our Hunter 310 we knew we needed to upgrade the hatch boards to a functional door. While the Zarcor doors are an investment, they are worth every penny. This will be the fourth year of use, and they appear and function like new. The clean lines and ease of maintenance make these an absolute winner!

Excellent Product!
John Salley of Ashland, VA | January, 2011

Purchased a set of doors and screens in 2008 for a Catalina 309. They are pricey, but I can't imagine doing without them after three seasons of use. While they aren't sturdy enough for heavy weather, they're adequate 95% of the time, and can be instantly swapped out for weather boards if needed. They're indispensable for cruising - no more messing with roll-up screens or weather boards to get in and out of the cabin, and can be changed over from screens to solid panels in less than a minute when the weather is cool or wet. They're very well made, and pretty easy to fit to the boat when first installed (John provides a DVD, as well as a YouTube installation video). Excellent product!

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PAUL KERR of AJAX, ON | January, 2011

This was my second purchase from Zarcor and both products were delivered on time and met my expectations. It was necessary to make some minor changes to my original mounting but John and his staff walked me through the process. I have found their knowledge/experience to be invaluable and would not hesitate to recommend.

Love the Companionway Doors
Sherri Bishop of MD | January, 2011

They were one of the best purchases we've made for our boat! Easy to install and wonderful to use. No more taking slats off and putting them back on everytime we exit the cabin during an weekend or week-long stay on the boat!!!

It's hard to say just which update I liked best!
Dave Barker of Wichita, KS | January, 2011

I can't say enough good things about the products from Zarcor! I have both the Stern Perch seats and the Companionway doors. I own a 1978 Catalina 30 and have completely renovated her with a full leather interior, updated counter tops, refinished teak, and a complete canvas package including a dodger. The boat looks awesome and the added security I get from the companionway doors makes me feel more secure when I leave the boat after a weekend sail. The doors also seem to keep out more hot air than the original boards so my air conditioning does a better job too! I also love to sit on the Stern Perch seats and steer the boat with my toes! People get a laugh when they see me kicked back but, it just feels right. Zarcor's products are of the highest quality and the company offers excellent customer service!

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David Delich of Arlington, TN | January, 2011

These were the doors my wife wanted as an anniversary present 5 years ago. Have had them ever since and she, and I love them.

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Ralph Beyhl of St. Petersburg, FL | January, 2011

I have an 1974 Gulfstar 44. Not a recent production boat. I needed doors from scratch. I was skeptical that a custom fit could be done remotely and done so well. The attention to detail and workmanship are superior but the servicer is the real key. Several phone calls from Zacor to clarify measurements and even digital photos for clairification were all part of the process. Everyone entering our boat comments on what a great idea they are and are amazed at how simply and efficienltly they work.
In short you can either get these or hope for second best!

A long time coming
Robert Irvine of Stafford, VA | January, 2011

They're great but! I strongly recommend that you make all the measurements even if Zarcor reps say they have the size to fit your door! Once we got everything straight they were easy to install and are very convenient for our Hunter 365. Oh and when you want to order the bag for the screens etc. they no longer make them!

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Philip Rains of Aurora, IL | January, 2011

I don't know why I agonized about purchasing these doors. They are great. Two things made the decision much easier:
1. Zarcor already had the specs on my boat (Hunter 420)
2. The head maintenance guy at my boat yard spoke highly of them and had installed several.

After the purchase, we had fast shipping and excellent customer service. Although, I really didn't need customer service, but they did a follow up to find out how I liked the doors and were most appreciative when I sent pics of the final install.

I'd do it all again!

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Matt Shannon of Potomac, MD | January, 2011

Install these, and you simply will not go back to your companionway doors (at least on the Chesapeake Bay). It is the easiest and best upgrade we've made to our Catalina 36 MK II. You will not be disappointed!

Thanks Zarcor!

Well Done
Jeffrey Schwartz of Miami, FL | January, 2011

We love the Zarcor designed door... installed them on client's boat as well as our own. Clean, neat, simple and easy to install. Great to have either at anchor or bad weather.

Companionway Doors - Highly Recommended
Gregory Falls of Scottsdale, AZ | January, 2011

My wife Deedee and I keep a Hunter 38 in San Diego Bay. A few months after we purchased the boat, we were tired of removing and replacing the companionway boards. They worked fine, but doors made more sense. We purchased our Zarcor doors at the Miami Boat Show and had them shipped to the marina. We watched the dvd and installed them in an hour or so one afternoon. They are great. They pop off the hinges with one hand for sailing, or we can leave them in place for motoring around the bay. The track for the boards is still there, if we ever need them offshore. The doors look sharp. We went with the combination lock. It is a little hard to read (glasses and a flashlight needed), but we can never forget the keys. I highly recommend this product.

Terrific Convenience
Max Sandler of Monroeville, NJ | January, 2011

This may be the best upgrade I've done for the simple reason that I'm always aware of the convenience it represents. I'd considered teak doors, but these are maintenance-free; a big consideration. Installation was a little tricky because I had to do some final trimming of the doors myself, but I'm probably the only one that sees that they're not perfect.

Aside from the obvious ease of entrance and exit, they let in light and air while helping to keep out bugs. Also, my boat is air conditioned and getting in and out quickly helps keep it that way.

No more brightwork!!!!
rich segermarkl of PA | January, 2011

I replaced the three teak slats in the companionway of my Catalina380 with Zarcor's product a couple of years ago. Great product withe excellent looks & functionality!

Now the only brightwork I have on the boat is my backscrather!

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Peter Nissen of NY | November, 2010

Thanx John ! The Doors are FABULOUSO !!!

We love them!
Diane M. Wilson of VA | October, 2010

We are the proud owners of a Catalina 40 and we purchased a set of the companionway doors and we love them. I've got it made with the Zarcor Doors, it's a piece of cake going through the companionway and with the clear panes in, I'm able to see what's going on in the cockpit with ease and keep the AC in.

They look great
Jean Lamothe of Montreal, QC | October, 2010

I installed the Zarcor companionway doors on my Hunter 36 and the final product looks great. The product was well packaged and the instructional video was very well done.

Nothing less than spectacular
David Holton of IL | October, 2010

The Zarcor doors are nothing less than spectacular. Our Mason 33 is a traditional looking boat with a lot of teak. I was concerned that the all white Zarcor doors would not look right. However, we are back in the water and I have been tremendously and pleasantly surprised - the Zarcor doors look fantastic on our traditional, teak laden boat. Not only that, but they are extremely functional - easy in, easy out, easy to convert door inserts from screens, to smoke plexi, to opaque white panels.

Love the doors
Scott Elton of AZ | October, 2010

I love the companionway doors. Had to do a little trimming to get them to fit just right, but they work and look great.

We love our doors!!!
Tamera Buckley of TX | October, 2010

They look fantastic. We had to change the locking mechanism because of the sliding top hatch. But it turned out great.

Very pleased
Tom Frakie of MI | October, 2010

The doors fit and look great. We are very pleased.

Great Product
Mark Bassette of FL | October, 2010

The doors came out great. Nice job - really like them on the boat. Easy install, only took about 2 hours. Just had to adjust keeper block to receive combo lock tumbler - otherwise all perfect fit.

Thanks for a great product. Will pass along the good word on your products.

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Richard Northrup of ND | June, 2009

The install went well. Very good DVD installation guide. We could not be happier.

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Curtis Saal of USA | June, 2009

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Steve Apaliski of TX | March, 2009

I now feel as if my boat is 'complete'. The new doors Zarcor designed and installed not only look wonderful, they have turned getting down below a 'non event'. That is, I found myself actually going down below briefly to close the door just so I could open it again. It is that easy.

I find myself increasingly looking for simplicity and quality in the purchases I make. My new doors are just that: a beautiful design, simple and uncomplicated to operate, and look as if they were always there. It is exciting to have the option of see-through panels as well as privacy opaque panels or screens easily changed out on the doors.

The new doors have removed a source of irritation for me and will help ensure that the time I spend aboard will be better than before. I would hope that Beneteau might recognize these doors as original equipment on all their beautiful new boats.

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Dave White of USA | July, 2008

The installation was easy. Everyone that sees them is impressed.

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Malisa Feinmel of FL | July, 2008

These doors are fantastic. I just love them. Especially as a live-aboard.

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Joanne Cattell of USA | March, 2008

In 2006, we purchased the Companionway Doors for our Catalina 310. They were everything they were advertised to be. We loved them. This year we purchased a new Catalina 350 and the first thing we bought for the boat was a set of Companionway Doors. We sold our C310 and the doors really helped sell the boat.

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Dr. Sam Martino of FL | February, 2008

We love our doors. They fit perfectly.

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Jim Hunter of USA | November, 2007

We love our new doors. We go to the boat all winter and summer. The doors keep the heat in during the winter months and the cool in during the summer months. The doors also look great. We can hardly wait to show our friends at the club.

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Jamie Dryden of NM | November, 2007

We are so excited about the Doors and Peek-a-booos. We can hardly wait to show everyone at our club how we’ve accessorized our boat with products from Zarcor.

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Bob Long of USA | October, 2007

The installation was easy and completed in a relatively short time. The design is first class and workmanship is very good.

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Tom Harmer of USA | August, 2007

The doors installed successfully. It took a little extra sanding and some improvising on the lock, but we're done and very happy with them.

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Doug Loftus of USA | June, 2007

The doors look great and it's a pleasure not having bugs in the cabin at night.

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Matt Wessel of Wichita, KS | April, 2007

Thanks to great instructions, I had the doors installed in less than an hour. All required hardware was included. I did not need to go to the store to get anything, which was amazing. And by the way, the doors look fantastic.

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Don Mack of USA | January, 2007

We just love them. They are fabulous. We show them to everyone.