[C320-list] Hatches and Portlights and Deadlights...oh my...

[Troy Dunn]

All-

Thanks for the responses.  For some reason this whole thread went into the
spam folder?  It seems like google changed its algorithms and a lot more of
the forum posts end up in spam now. Sigh.

I think I'll stay away from VHB for deadlights.  Hadn't thought about the
beveling of the edges and possible UV issues.  A lot to think about there.

Jeff-

I ended up using a larger bosch 3/4" bit with significant anti-kickback
shoulders.  I also used a router table setup as opposed to hand held.
 When I saw your note I had an "oh crap" moment and went and unwrapped the
new lens. All is well; "phew".    One cautionary note.    The acrylic
becomes electro statically charged.  I literally got flocked while doing
this project as did half my workshop.    I have pictures up in the gallery
of the cutting phase of this project.   Waiting for the gasket and Dow 795
to arrive.

Cheers-

Troy

On Sat, Nov 21, 2020 at 9:45 AM John Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> I ordered my dead light lenses from Catalina in FL. I visited the plant in
> Seminole and saw where they were produced. I have yet to install them but
> my neighbour did following the process on the 320 website. He used the Dow
> Corning 795 product. I used the DC caulk to replace the lens on the center
> cabin hatch. Easy pesy if you plan it out.
> JohnM
> 1999#574
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Nov 21, 2020, at 9:26 AM, Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
> >
> > ehalf Of Troy Dunn
> > Sent: Friday, November 20, 2020 6:13 PM
> > To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> > Subject: [C320-list] Hatches and Portlights and Deadlights...oh my...
> >
> > The threads on the original poster's question about deadlights (the
> fixed, non-opening 'windows' in the galley, head, salon, etc.) vs. non
> opening portlights vs. opening portlights (typically Lewmar) vs. hatches
>