[C320-list] Companion way hatch noise

[alahlm at comcast.net]

Jeff
    I removed the hatch panel on my boat and it was a simple job I think there was about 9 screws ---it slides right out from under the traveller with no problems
   Al Ahlman
     #476

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Jeff Church" <jjemail at comcast.net> 

> 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" 
> To: 
> 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 
> 
>