Hatch assembly with contiguous seating area

Abstract

A hatch assembly for a boat including a contiguous seating area across a stern of the boat. The contiguous seating area includes a main portion and at least one removable portion that can be removed to provide access to an entryway to a deck of the boat. The boat also includes a base pivotally attached to a boat deck, whereby the base can pivot between an open position and closed position to provide access to a power source within a boat hull. The base defines a storage bin with a compartment for storage. A lid pivotally attaches to the base, whereby the lid can pivot from an open position to a closed position to provide access to the storage bin. A seat attaches to the lid and is supported by the base. A backrest pivotally attaches to the base and pivots between a sitting position and a reclining position.

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