[C320-list] Glide tape - SECOND REQUEST

[Mike Paris]

I replaced mine without removing the hatch

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On Sep 27, 2009, at 1:33 PM, "Karl Mielenhausen _/)" <c320 at suddenlink.net 
 > wrote:

> Jack,
>
> I have not done this (yet) as I have no interest in breaking and  
> replacing a perfectly good seal until I have to (or it isn't),  
> Therefore I have used Irv's technique in repacing my tape.
> If you do chose to remove the hatch cover however, I suggest you  
> attach the tape to the slider instead of the rails. That way it is  
> less subject to damage as you climb up and down the companionway.
>
> Regards,
> Karl
>
>
> On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:43:32 -0400, Jack McDonough <mcdonough5 at verizon.net 
> > wrote:
>
>> Having received no responses from my first query, I'm trying again.  
>> Here's the question:
>>
>> The existing glide tape on the main hatch slider extends forward,  
>> under slider. Is
>> there some way to remove the slider to gain access to end of the  
>> tape -- so
>> that the existing tape can be removed and the new tape installed?
>>
>> I saw several responses regarding places to buy the tape. Hasn't  
>> anyone actually replaced it?
>>
>> Jack
>> #947
>>
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>
>
> -- 
> Karl Mielenhausen
> Catalina 320 Hull 690
> New Bern, NC