[C320-list] Lewmar top replacement Lens
tharrison at innovations-plus.com
tharrison at innovations-plus.com
Thu Apr 24 16:55:18 PDT 2014
Thanks Rod. Purchased the product today. Hope to install tomorrow or Saturday.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 24, 2014, at 4:21 PM, "Rod Boer" <rod.boer1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> Hi Ted,
>
> For bedding I used 3M Fast Cure 4000 UV. It is intended to be used for
> items that are mechanically secured but may need to be removed at some time
> in the future.
>
> Rod
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of
> tharrison at innovations-plus.com
> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 6:33 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Lewmar top replacement Lens
>
> So Rob, what caulk product did you use?
>
> Ted - Hull 424
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Hare
> Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2014 11:46 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> 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
>
> -----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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