[C320-list] Lewmar top replacement Lens

[Jeff Hare]

Yes. I overlapped them about 3/4" and cut through both layers on a diagonal and take away the loose pieces.it makes a seam that won't leak after the hatch compresses it.

Jeff

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John Zienda <jzienda at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

>Jeff,
>
>Where you overlap the ends, you just overlap entire width?
>
>John Z.
>
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>
>> 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
>>