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

[Chris Burti]

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Best Regards,
Chris Burti
Commitment #867

> On Nov 24, 2020, at 10:32 AM, Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>> 
>