[C320-list] Bomar Trapezoidal Hatch

John Jacobs johjacob1 at mac.com
Sat Oct 19 15:46:30 PDT 2019



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> On Oct 19, 2019, at 6:41 PM, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I believe it is a Bowmar, but can’t say I’m certain. 
> 
> Best Regards,
> Chris Burti
> Commitment #867
> 
>> On Oct 19, 2019, at 5:34 PM, Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I replaced the lens at the same time I replaced the gasket so I didn't
>> attempt to replace the gasket only.   Based on what I saw while
>> disassembling the hatch frame I would say it is probably very simple to
>> replace only the gasket.
>> 
>> Couple things with making the gasket.  First, use a very sharp razor blade
>> and press firmly perpendicular to the gasket to get a nice clean cut.
>> Second use the super glue VERY sparingly.  6 drops placed strategically
>> around the middle of the cut will be plenty...more glue will just leave
>> hard spots in the gasket that might not seal.
>> 
>> Chris, are your hatches Bomar?   I thought they switched to Lewmar hatches
>> on newer hulls.  I could swear my hinge screws penetrated the deck,
>> but....would not bet my boat on it.
>> 
>> Troy


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