[C320-list] Fw: Fwd: Re: Re Hatch latch in the head ( toilet ) compartment

[Bob and Barb Uhlman]

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From: "Barb Uhlman" <barbaraluhlman at gmail.com>
Date: Feb 17, 2016 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Re Hatch latch in the head ( toilet ) compartment
To: "Catalina 320" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
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We had the same problem on our 2008, same hatch. I contacted Catalina for the name of the cement/glue/epoxy they used. I ordered some, cleaned off the latch and the "glass" and applied the glue. It has held just fine. I cannot remember the name but purchased thru Jamestown Distributers, 401.253.3840. It was expensive and we used just a tiny bit. They talked me into buying the application tool also. Total was $114.08. What is left (most of it) is in FL now and I am in MN or i would send it to you. Bob is no longer able to sail (89 years old) and three weeks ago i flew to Fl to meet with a broker and have our boat moved to Whiteaker Yacht Sales in Palmetto, FL, if you know anyone looking for a beautiful 320.Thanks.Barb Uhlman
Whisper, #1158On Feb 17, 2016 9:08 AM, "Marshall Lucas" <teammt at live.com> wrote:

I have had the same problem. The second time that I made the repair, I made sure both surfaces were clean. I then used black marine tex. Been good for two years now.

Marshall
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> On Feb 17, 2016, at 12:37 AM, MAXWELL CHARLES COOPER <max_cooper30 at yahoo.com.au> wrote:
>
> I have a Catalina 320 MK2 purchased in 2008 which has a hatch where the latch is bonded to the acrylic clear surface. Recently the latch has pulled off and despite regluing a couple of times it will not remain attached.
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> Have any other owners encountered the same problem? Is it possible to purchase a latch which is fastened through the acrylic ?.The only other option that I can see is to purchase a new hatch which is going to prove quite expensive particularly looking at the cost of replacing the hatch in the cabin top.
>
> Max Cooper
> Five Stars
> Sydney, Australia