[C320-list] THANKS Re: Rebedding forward trapezoidal hatch

[Mike Mellon]

To all the 320 people who responded to my request, a huge thank you.  
Very helpful comments and suggestions.

I have not been able to locate the adhesive tape w/sealant from Bomar, 
but have a request into them.

I'll post something when I get this resolved.

Mike Mellon
LaVida 1996, #324


On 6/14/2023 12:06 PM, Dave Hupe via C320-list wrote:
> Also, don't overtighten the screw when you reassemble the latch.  Let the o-ring do its job. Don't tighten it so much that it is plastic against plastic .... this will just result in lens wear.
> Dave Hupe
> 1994 C320 #32
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>    On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 2:57 PM, Steve Weinstein via C320-list<c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>  wrote:   Good advice Dave.  Will add that to the regular maintenance list.
> Steve Weinstein2000 C320 #722 "Vega"
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>      On Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 11:03:13 AM EDT, Dave Hupe via C320-list<c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>  wrote:
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>   Tightening the latch screw can indeed stop the leak. However, don't only do this as a permanent "fix".  I suggest take your latches apart annually, clean up the lens and latch surfaces, then either replace and lubricate the rubber o-ring on the outer part of the latch that does the "sealing" .... at a minimum inspect, clean and lubricate the existing o-ring (although not really advisable .... if disassembled replace it).
> If you don’t  do this eventually the o-ring will dry out and crack. It will leak again, plus you likely will have irrrepairably scored the lens due to dirt that got ground into the space between the latch and lens.
> Dave Hupe
> 1994  C320 #32
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>    On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 10:51 AM, Steve Weinstein via C320-list<c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>  wrote:  Jumping in a little late, but thought it was worth mentioning.  On my prior boat, a C270, I had a leak in the forward hatch.  Similar layout to our C320s.  I tried repeatedly to locate the leak, but everything looked fine.  After a heavy rain, I went to the boat and discovered that the latches were damp.  I tightened the screw in both latch handles, and no more leak.  When I bought Vega a year ago, the P.O. said there was a slight leak in the forward hatch, but he couldn't identify where it was coming from.  Gee, this sounds familiar.  I tightened the latch handle screws (they were both loose), and no more leak.  I'm not saying this is the cure for everyone, but worth giving it a try if you can't figure out where the leak is coming from.
> Steve Weinstein2000 C320 #722 "Vega"
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