[C320-list] Lewmar top replacement Lens

[Pat Ireland]

Search the forum on this subject - there is foam strip product sold by
Bomar that is worth considering.  It goes in easily and so far (2 years on
bow and salon hatches) is working well.  Must admit that if I was headed
off shore, the traditional bedding products would be a likely choice.  Pat,
801, Cherie.


On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 8:17 AM, John Zienda <jzienda at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> 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
> >
>