[C320-list] Emergency Tiller Port/Hatch
Dave Hupe
hoopdtwo at yahoo.com
Sun Oct 4 11:52:29 PDT 2020
I replaced my emergency tiller port in 2017 after discovering that it was the source of a big leak. I used this https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-270/hull-deck/cockpit/inspection-port-8-38quot-od/ .
The replacement helped significantly to reduce/eliminate leakage into the stern. However, the seal was not very tight to begin with even when new, and I'm getting a fair amount of leakage again.
Has anyone found a better port/hatch replacement? I'm thinking one with a screw-in cap might be better to get a water seal (although I understand it would be more difficult to remove, especially if not opened routinely). Ideally a replacement would mount using the same mount holes (I know, I'm dreaming).
Dave Hupe
1994 C320 (#32)
Holland, MI
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