[C320-list] Bomar Hatch Gasket

[hcreech at comcast.net]

Chuck, 
Here is the description on the package; Bomar Saturated Mounting Gasket 1/2" x 3/4" #P2000 81-A 33' 




Herb 


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From: "Chuck and Kathy Mueller" <katchu at chartermi.net> 
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com 
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 3:39:28 PM 
Subject: [C320-list] Bomar Hatch Gasket 

Herb - Thanks for the advice. Do you recall whether the Bomar hatch is a 
high profile or low profile? The Pompanette site shows two different gasket 
types. Thanks 

Chuck Mueller 
Northwind #676 

> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:46:57 +0000 (UTC) 
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> Chuck, 
> My V berth hatch started to leak about three years ago. I ordered the 
> replacement gasket from Bomar, removed the old, careful to clean the 
> surface well, the gasket material is self adhesive and I carefully cut it 
> to surround the hatch opening. To be safe I caulked all joints with a 
> clear marine caulk that was flexible. I have not had a drop of water 
> since. I still have a lot of the gasket material left because they 
> probably send enough to do two hatches. Easy job, just take your time. 
> 
> 
> Herb Creech 
> Cloud Chaser #606 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Chuck and Kathy Mueller" <katchu at chartermi.net> 
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com 
> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 9:42:47 AM 
> Subject: [C320-list] Bomar Hatch Gasket 
> 
> On a recent Lake Michigan crossing, I got a lot of water in the V berth. 
> One corner of the gasket seems to have pulled away from the extrusion in 
> the bomar hatch. Does anyone have any experience with replacing or 
> resealing the gaskets? I couldn't find anything in the 320 web site. I 
> tried to reseal with 3M 4000, but that did not work. I don't get leaks 
> from rain or when washing down the boat, but there were waves over the bow 
> on this trip. 
> 
> Chuck Mueller 
> Northwind #676 
> Holland, MI 
> 
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