[C320-list] Rebedding forward trapezoidal hatch

[Jack Brennan]

I agree on butyl tape.

Also, my forward hatch has a rubber seal that sticks on the frame. If you do too, make sure the glue hasn't failed at some point. That would create a drip. It's often hard to tell exactly where the leak is.

Jack Brennan
Sonas, 1998 catalina 320
Tierra Verde, Fl.




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-------- Original message --------
From: Brian McLamb via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Date: 6/12/23 12:57 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Cc: Brian McLamb <bjcnmclamb at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Rebedding forward trapezoidal hatch

Butyl tape is the only way to go. Easier to work with and gives incredible
seal. Brian s/v Serenity #1075

On Mon, Jun 12, 2023 at 12:53 PM Mike Mellon via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> I have a small drip-like leak in the forward trapezoidal hatch,
> apparently near the port side aft corner, between the deck and the hatch
> frame.  As far as I can tell, the acrylic lens is not leaking.
>
> I plan to remove the hatch frame from the deck and rebed.  Any comments
> or suggestions on doing this and the curent best sealant to use to rebed?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Mike Mellon
> LaVida, 1996, #324
>
> Santa Cruz, CA
>
> --
Brian McLamb