[C320-list] Front hatch high or low profile?

[Jeff Hare]

Hi Nick,

Nice talking with you in Jamestown this summer.  

I believe they are the low profile hatches but someone like Warren with one of the more "experienced" hulls should confirm that. 

While you're doing that,  I suggest buying a roll of bomar hatch tape.  Unscrew the mounting frame from the outside,  lift off   the hatch, clean off the putty that Catalina uses and use the adhesive mounting foam tape to reseal the hatch.  

Between that and the new gasket,  that hatch won't leak anymore (unless the dogs need new seals too). 

While you're chasing leaks, snap off the plastic trim rings on the side portlights and check that those screws are snug.  Many of mine had backed out from hull flexing I presume.   

The foam hatch tape is really easy to work with.

Cheers. 
-Jeff 
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From: Nicholas Ward
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Subject: [C320-list] Front hatch high or low profile?
Sent: Oct 22, 2009 4:09 PM

I'm ordering some replacement parts (including a new gasket) for my 1993
front hatch.
Does anyone know if it is a Bowmar High profile  or Low profile  hatch?

Nick - Smelly Cat #1