[C320-list] Bomar Trapezoidal Hatch

[John Jacobs]

Yep, two of the hinge screws penetrated the deck.  
John

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> 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