[C320-list] Companionway hatch binding

[Warren Updike]

I first put the Teflon tape on the fixed part the hatch slides over. This
didn't last long. Then, I put the tape on the underside of the hatch where
it slides on the hull below and it has been in-place for years and still
slides easily. Beats me why.

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Rauh [mailto:RaceAnnouncer at Verizon.net] 
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 10:34 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Companionway hatch binding

Last year I purchased some Teflon tape from Catalina Direct.  The hatch
slides smoothly now.

Mike
On Your Mark. #408

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 26, 2014, at 7:02 AM, TheLeibmans <theleibmans at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> Has anyone found anything to minimize the companionway hatch binding when
opening? It slides easily if you are careful to keep it centered when
opening. Unfortunately this is difficult to do from down below in the
morning before I've had a cup of coffee. 
> 
> Thanks. 
> 
> Larry
> Easy Going, #609