[C320-list] head hatch

[Rick Sulewski]

Louis,
I always thought that the  orientation of the hatch opening was to pick up
(scoop) a breeze into the cabin or head, while either under sail or at
anchor.....Do not believe that air can be removed by causing low pressure
air behind a hatch due to the low hull speed. 
Rick

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Jeff Hare
Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2015 7:49 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] head hatch

The head hatch can be rotated to open in any of the 4 positions.  Before you
remove it, you'll want to get either some foam hatch tape or butyl tape to
reseal the unit.  You'll have to unscrew the trim piece from inside and also
the screws around the frame on the outside. Give some thought to whether the
new orientation will help with the problem of lines getting stuck under the
head hatch.  Specifically the mainsheet between the traveler and boom during
a gybe if the line is loose.  Maybe it's all the same.

How well that idea works we'll all wait to hear!

-Jeff Hare
#809

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Louis Spitz
Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2015 7:19 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] head hatch

On a related topic, has anyone reversed the opening of the head hatch, in
order to such out odors and moisture from the shower?
Louis Spitz, #195
> On Oct 6, 2015, at 4:15 PM, jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> During 4 days of torrential rain I found that the head hatch
leaks-probably around the frame. Does anyone know whether the hatch is
screwed in or bolted down? Also is the trim surround in the head removable?
Thanks. 
> 
> Jim Brown