[C320-list] Sliding companionway hatch

[Troy Dunn]

Jack-

I'm not a fan of the aesthetic and king starboard is really a mold magnet.
 It gets super moldy in a moist environment and is much more difficult to
clean than acrylic or fiberglass.  I do know that e-street plastics has a
darker shade of acrylic that you might also consider.

FWIW-

Troy

On Thu, Oct 24, 2024 at 6:21 PM Dave Hupe via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Starboard is definitely strong enough. I don't have experience with it in
> this specific application, but have a lot of experience with it being used
> for exhibits where I worked previous to retirement (Carnegie Science
> Center, Pittsburgh, PA).
> Dave Hupe
> 1994 C320 #32
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>   On Thu, Oct 24, 2024 at 4:24 PM, Jack Brennan via C320-list<
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:   Still waiting for quotes from
> the acrylic people, but a thought popped into my brain. I'd like some
> opinions on whether this is a good or bad idea.
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> In Florida, the problem is always too much sun. Having a sliding hatch
> that lets in more light isn't necessarily a plus. (I have shades on all
> ports and reflective inserts that go between the opening hatches and
> mosquito netting I installed.)
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> So what about cutting a sliding hatch from half-inch King Starboard?
> Strong, durable, the white blends in with the rest of the boat.
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> Jack Brennan
> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
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> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of
> Jack Brennan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 4:47 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Cc: Jack Brennan <jackbrennan333 at outlook.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Sliding companionway hatch
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> So I suppose the designs and installation methods changed over the years
> on these sliding companionway hatches.
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> What I noticed first was that someone sealed the hood over the hatch with
> either 4200 and an extremely strong adhesive sealant. Really, with nine
> long screws, all that was needed was some caulk.
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> I did not take off the hood because it would have required four or five
> hours of chiseling to break the bond and who knows how many hours to clean
> it up.
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> Instead, I removed the hood screws and pried under the hood to get it to
> lift a little bit. The preventer that keeps the hatch from sliding out was
> a thin piece of wood attached at the end of the hatch with four screws.
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> The only way to get the hatch out was with brute force. I pulled the
> sliding hatch forward until the preventer was wedged between the hood and
> the deck. Then I yanked several times, as hard as I could, and the sliding
> hatch came out with only two small nicks on the hood.
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> For the record, the piece of cast acrylic was 27 and 5/8 inches by 36 and
> 3/8 inches. It is half an inch thick and smoked/gray.
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> The local glass shop never called me back, so I've asked for quotes from
> estreetplatics and yachtwindows. I'll post whatever quotes I get.
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> Jack Brennan
> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
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> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of
> Jack Brennan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 8:24 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Cc: Jack Brennan <jackbrennan333 at outlook.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Sliding companionway hatch
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> Hi Jeff:
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> I've been pestering them to no avail. They don't answer the phone,
> requesting an email. Then the email goes unanswered.
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> Kind of disappointed. Catalina used to be very helpful.
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> Jack Brennan
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