[C320-list] Lewmar top replacement Lens

[John Zienda]

It is definitely between the assembly frame and deck, with sealant material appearing to be repaired before by the previous owner.  I think this is my next weekend project, since my boat is still covered.  Thank for the advise on sealant material.


John Z.
#691

> On Apr 20, 2014, at 9:43 AM, "Rod Boer" <rod.boer1 at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> John,
> 
> Is the hatch seal that is part of the assembly leaking or the bedding
> between the hatch assembly and the deck? If the bedding is leaking I would
> recommend that you remove the hatch and check to insure that the core is
> sealed with epoxy and then re-bed it.  Another C320 owner discovered that
> the balsa core was not sealed after the deck was cut. I checked mine and it
> was sealed.  For bedding I used 3M Fast Cure 4000 UV. It is intended for
> bedding ports and hatches. 
> 
> Rod  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of John Zienda
> Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2014 6:16 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Cc: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Lewmar top replacement Lens
> 
> Any tips on rebeding/ resealing the main hatch?  Have some minor but
> annoying leak. 
> 
> John Z.
> #691
> 
>> On Apr 18, 2014, at 10:03 AM, "Rod Boer" <rod.boer1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Joe,
>> 
>> You might also want to check with Florida Hydraulics as my understanding
>> from information provided by folks who worked with both companies that
> they
>> are less expensive than Select Plastics.  I worked with them towards
>> replacing my lens but I ended up replacing the entire hatch with the low
>> profile hatch so that lens replacement in the future would be relatively
>> inexpensive and simple. I got a good price from them. I can also provide
> you
>> with a picture of the set up I used to remove the existing hatch.
>> 
>> Rod Boer
>> Odyssey, #688
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of
>> jbrown5093 at gmail.com
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 10:15 AM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Lewmar top replacement Lens
>> 
>> If you can't swap them check Select Plastics for repair info
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Apr 15, 2014, at 7:10 PM, conneelythomas at aol.com wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thank you , I have hull # 916 , so it may work. Tom
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Dick Walker <dickwalker at att.net>
>>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>> Cc: c320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
>>> Sent: Tue, Apr 15, 2014 6:37 pm
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Lewmar top replacement Lens
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Year 2000 #687
>>> Cheers
>>> Dick Walker
>>> 40 Olive Ave.
>>> oronado ,CA 92118
>>> 19.435.8986
>>> 
>>>> On Apr 15, 2014, at 15:31, conneelythomas at aol.com wrote:
>>> 
>>> Dick, Great idear,  What is your hull # , as it may not be the same on
> all
>> 
>>> oats .  Thank you for your input .  Tom
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Dick Walker <dickwalker at att.net>
>>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>> Cc: <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
>>> Sent: Tue, Apr 15, 2014 4:04 pm
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Lewmar top replacement Lens
>>> 
>>> 
>>> You can swap it with one from the aft cabin in some boats
>>> Cheers
>>> Dick Walker
>>> 40 Olive Ave.
>>> oronado ,CA 92118
>>> 19.435.8986
>>> 
>>>>> On Apr 15, 2014, at 12:58, "Joseph A Tamucci" <jtamucci at comcast.net>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I have a 199 Catalina 320, hull #619.  The top hatch aft of the mast is
>>> crazed and I'd like to replace it.   The lens does not have a serial
>> number
>>> on it  and according to the Catalina Direct site, it is not a "low
>> profile"
>>> model, and is probably a "coastline"  model.   The Catalina Direct site
>>> states that Coastline lens cannot be replaced by the owner.  Can anyone
>> tell
>>> me how I can get the lens replaced?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Joe Tamucci, Andante
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