[C320-list] Leaky Bomar Hatch

[charles walsh]

Thanks for the help on the leaky Bomar Hatch.  I'll try the Armor All and work on the corners of the gasket before buying a new gasket.  Perhaps a bit of silicone adhesive will keep the corners from pulling away from the glass as I think the corners are causing my problem.

Charlie
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jeffrey Hare<mailto:catalina at thehares.com> 
  To: Allan.Field at comcast.net<mailto:Allan.Field at comcast.net> ; 'C320-List'<mailto:C320-List at catalina320.com> 
  Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 9:11 PM
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] Leaky Bomar Hatch


  Allan's suggestion works for me also.  But I also try to keep the windows
  clean of dirt since the dirt seems to be rough on both the window and the
  gasket and causes leaks if there's too much dirt.

  The portlight hatches have been pretty sound since I started doing that.

  -JeffH

  -----Original Message-----
  From: Allan Field [mailto:Allan.Field at comcast.net] 
  Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 9:02 PM
  To: 'C320-List'
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] Leaky Bomar Hatch

  I clean all of the hatch and port light gaskets monthly with Armor All.
  Apparently, the Armor All makes the gaskets swell plus remove all dirt.
  Regardless, they have never leaked since I started doing this.

  Allan S. Field
  Sea Shadow - #808
  Columbia, MD

  -----Original Message-----
  From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com<mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.org>
  [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of charles walsh
  Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 6:32 AM
  To: Catalina 320 Association
  Subject: [C320-list] Leaky Bomar Hatch

  The Bomar hatch over my V berth has developed a leak.  My boat is 11 years
  old and I think the gasket is tired.  It looks like the gasket has shrunk
  away from the upper two corners and is allowing water to enter. Has anyone
  replaced this gasket and if so is it a big job?  The model number of the
  hatch is 1094-10 AX.  Thanks for any info.

  Charlie Walsh
  Windrifter #317