Rick,
Your point for why a rear-hinging hatch might be desirable is totally
valid - the breeze does come in nicely, especially with a windscoop.
Also, you can more easily pop your head out to look around (forward).
In addition, it's easier to stuff sails down below, if you should ever
want/need to.
One point in favor of a front-hinging hatch might be that you can leave
it open longer when underway, without being as likely to get spray in
the v-berth. And, as was mentioned, it's less likely to cause trouble
when trailering, although conscientiously locking it down would work
too. I wonder how the breeze factor compares if you're using a
windscoop, when it's hinged at the front?
FWIW,
--- Rachel
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