[C320-list] Rebedding forward trapezoidal hatch

[Ferris Wills]

Hi,

I did this job recently on both my roof hatches - to get the hatch frame off, unscrew the perimeter screws (best to leave the hinges/hatch attached to the frame). I used wooden wedges and a mallet to unseat the frame from the deck. Remove all the old sealant - mine was a mess from previous owner hacked up attempts.

I rebedded with butyl tape and it’s now as good as new 😊. You might want to replace the washers in the hatch handles at this time too.

Ferris
Argo, #505

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> On Jun 12, 2023, at 9:54 AM, 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
>