[C320-list] Companion way hatch noise

[Jeff Church]

Lamar,

My hatch does the same thing and has suffered some bad scratches as a 
result. The only thing I can think of is to remove the companionway deck 
panel and shim it up or grind out some material where it hits the hatch. 
That adds up to a lot of work, so up to this point all I have done is run 
some cool water over the hatch to reduce the warping. Maybe someone has a 
simpler fix.

JeffC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lamar Desmond" <ldesmond at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 12:36 AM
Subject: [C320-list] Companion way hatch noise


> Sorry if I multiple posted this......
>
> It seems whenever we slide the companion way hatch (open or closed), when
> the boat is hot we get an unbelievably loud screeching noise that can be
> heard throughout the marina.  It appears that the top side of the hatch
> maybe scraping on the underside of the deck above; has anyone else had 
> this
> and any recommendations to help keep the peace with the neighbors and
> eliminate the noise (and scratch marks on the top side of the hatch 
> cover?)
>
> Lamar
> Blue Moon #358