[C320-list] Lewmar top replacement Lens

Tue Apr 22 15:33:00 PDT 2014

So Rob, what caulk product did you use?

Ted - Hull 424

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Rod Boer
Sent: April-20-14 8:55 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Lewmar top replacement Lens

Jeff,

I was pretty sure I was going to get a response on my recommendation and I
was not disappointed. Lewmar "does" recommend using caulking on the latest
design that I purchased this spring.  My opinion is that if you are putting
two relatively rigid flat surfaces together (like chain plates) and they are
mechanically fastened then the tape makes a lot of sense.  It makes less
sense if the surface is irregular and not at all rigid which is my
description of the new Lewmar design.  The previous Lewmar design is
slightly more rigid. I haven't pulled or even examined the Bowmar. My boat
is in its 16th year and I have not had a leak in the port lights or the
hatches so if done correctly, it shouldn't be a problem using caulk. I would
say choose the materials based what the person feels comfortable with. 

Rod  

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Hare
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2014 11:46 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Lewmar top replacement Lens

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

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of John Zienda
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2014 11:17 AM
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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
> 