[C320-list] Hatch resealing

[Pat Ireland]

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On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 10:14 AM, John Zienda <jzienda at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> What thickness (1/8" or 1/4") to use? Any other sources to buy this Bomar
> hatch tape?
>
> John Z.
> #691
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Apr 20, 2014, at 10:45 AM, "Jeff Hare" <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
> >
> > If that's the case, I recommend buying some of the thick Bomar foam hatch
> > tape.  Overlap the ends, use a sharp razor blade and cut the foam on the
> > diagonal where they overlap and remove the excess.  When it is compressed
> > this will do a great job of sealing the hatch and is really easy to use.
> > Apply the tape to the hatch itself of course.  It's now available at
> "We$t
> > Marine".   Again, this is Soooo much easier than dealing with tubes of
> goo
> > or sealing putties and it's what the hatch makers recommend.
> >
> > We resealed our forward hatch many years ago and it hasn't leaked a drop
> > since and gets a lot more water rushing over it when dipping the bow
> into a
> > wave.
> >
> > Cheers!
> > -Jeff
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of John
> Zienda
> > Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2014 11:17 AM
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Cc: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Lewmar top replacement Lens
> >
> > 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
> >
>