[C320-list] Hatches and Portlights and Deadlights...oh my...
Jeff Hare
Catalina at thehares.com
Tue Nov 24 07:32:40 PST 2020
LOL! Static! I just finished milling down a whole set of cushion seat bases out of cellular PVC to replace some rotted wooden ones and while vacuuming up all the PVC router 'snow' I got my bald head a little too close to the table saw. The static buildup saw an opportunity to send a storm sized lightning bolt off my head.
I think I'm still smelling smoke. After a day or so, Shelly has finally stopped laughing at me, so that's good anyway, right?
-Jeff
-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Troy Dunn
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 8:49 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Hatches and Portlights and Deadlights...oh my...
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
>
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