Hatch lens replacement
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Tom Metzger
Sustaining Partner
It is a Lewmar Super Hatch. There are many threads on this site about replacing the lens. Google "Ericson lewmar hatch lens replacement" for a list of threads on this site.
About 8 - 10 years ago I replaced an entire hatch rather than spend the money that Select Plastics wanted, coupled with their threat that the frame might be bent requiring more money. I'm still happy with my choice. The hinges on the new hatches are much better.
http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?4767-Lewmar-Superhatch
Others have replaced the lens themselves.
About 8 - 10 years ago I replaced an entire hatch rather than spend the money that Select Plastics wanted, coupled with their threat that the frame might be bent requiring more money. I'm still happy with my choice. The hinges on the new hatches are much better.
http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?4767-Lewmar-Superhatch
Others have replaced the lens themselves.
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You can do it yourself, if you choose.
http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/entry.php?108-Lewmar-Superhatch-Lens-Replacement&bt=577
Here is another video, although I haven't watched it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSuvUgCg3YM
http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/entry.php?108-Lewmar-Superhatch-Lens-Replacement&bt=577
Here is another video, although I haven't watched it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSuvUgCg3YM
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Thanks
Thanks Tom and Christian for the schooling on hatch lens replacement. The video done by Christian was very helpful. I have a few projects in line to attend to before I get to the hatches but I am trying to get smart on the issue so that I can plan for that project properly.
Christian, thank you also for your blog and videos. They are helpful and entertaining.
Tony
Thanks Tom and Christian for the schooling on hatch lens replacement. The video done by Christian was very helpful. I have a few projects in line to attend to before I get to the hatches but I am trying to get smart on the issue so that I can plan for that project properly.
Christian, thank you also for your blog and videos. They are helpful and entertaining.
Tony
hatch lens replace
FWIW, I had select plastics replace the lenses in my hatches, and also my very odd port lights- labeled Bomar, but bomar denies any knowledge of these ports from 1983. they did an excellent job, and kept me from getting black sealant/adhesive all over the hatch, me. the boat, and anyone near me. Sealants and I just do not get along. check out the picture of my glued down deck if you don't believe me.
FWIW, I had select plastics replace the lenses in my hatches, and also my very odd port lights- labeled Bomar, but bomar denies any knowledge of these ports from 1983. they did an excellent job, and kept me from getting black sealant/adhesive all over the hatch, me. the boat, and anyone near me. Sealants and I just do not get along. check out the picture of my glued down deck if you don't believe me.
Rick R.
Contributing Partner
Wow! That deck looks like it was a lot of work. Is that teak?
These Bomars? Loved them. Unfortunately, the lens can't be changed. I replaced with Lewmars in a slightly enlarged hole.
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different bomars- they claim never to have seen these- the lenses are thick plastic, gasket is glued into frame, and the latches are screw in with a claw like a bomar hatch, and they attach to grooves milled into the lenses. no frame around the lenses. really odd. and yes, that is 30 year old teak- apparently a factory option at the time.
different bomars- they claim never to have seen these- the lenses are thick plastic, gasket is glued into frame, and the latches are screw in with a claw like a bomar hatch, and they attach to grooves milled into the lenses. no frame around the lenses. really odd. and yes, that is 30 year old teak- apparently a factory option at the time.
supersailor
Contributing Partner
A good friend of mine thinks we should be happy with our crazed lenses. He just paid lots of money to get a "cracked glass" window put in his house. Ours come for free.
Another source is Hatchmasters in Norwalk. The Catalina website is a good source for the opening port lenses.
Another source is Hatchmasters in Norwalk. The Catalina website is a good source for the opening port lenses.
No, apparently in 87 Ericson used dfferent port lights. My opening portlights are frameless and easy to duplicate and replace. I was referring to the hatches. But I am doing the portlights too.
Not sure how helpful a "timeline" is for Ericson-installed parts, but our boat was built in late 1988, and has all Lewmar opening ports (and both opening hatches, all winches, and blocks).
I surmise that EY was buying Lewmar parts by the crate load.
Loren
supersailor
Contributing Partner
Lewmar Replacements
Tine has passed and the prices at Catalina Direct have been updated. Too bad our income hasn't been updated. The range is now $32 to $41 for the ports. They have added Lewmar hatch lenses and seals to their lineup. They weren't there last time I looked. They are well worth looking at before making a buy decision.
Tine has passed and the prices at Catalina Direct have been updated. Too bad our income hasn't been updated. The range is now $32 to $41 for the ports. They have added Lewmar hatch lenses and seals to their lineup. They weren't there last time I looked. They are well worth looking at before making a buy decision.