[C320-list] head hatch

[Louis Spitz]

thanks Jeff and all,
It will be a spring project, if I’m energized.

> On Oct 8, 2015, at 7:49 AM, Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
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> 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
>