[C320-list] Hatch resealing
Jeff Hare
catalina at thehares.com
Sun Apr 20 12:23:45 PDT 2014
Go with the thicker tape. It compresses easily to conforms to the deck shape.
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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
>>
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