Re-bedding main hatch

[SpudE36RH]

Yes it's time to stop the pesky leaks before I redo the head liner throughout

When I removed the frame it was easy enough except for one screw that snapped.I assume it was on a list before from PO.(not Steve S).Glad the lens to upper frame is not jeopardized but I need the rubber seal now.As it turns out this is Atkins & Hoyle so anything from them will be a premium if I have to use them.My opening ports got new seals and screens.

 

[Christian Williams]

The hatch had a rubber seal between frame and deck?

Or is this just a rebedding question....for which most of us use butyl tape or caulk.

 

[SpudE36RH]

Hi Christian?
The rubber seal is from open hatch side for when it closes down to deck frame below.It had glue holding it and a permanent groove overtimefrom being too tight when locked.
Watching Boatworks I cant get DOW 795 here in Canada unless I buy a case of 12.
I have butyl, 4200 and an auto glass shop sold me construction grade silicone.

 

[Christian Williams]

Atkins & Hoyle | Boat & Marine Dinghy Davits, Hardtops and Arches

www.atkinshoyle.com

 

[kapnkd]

Ahhhh YES!! …Our ‘73 32 had the beautiful Teak main salon hatch with traditional 45 degree mitered corners that seems no matter what we did would work underway and become water leak magnets.

A few years back…

We finally gave up, glassed it all in and added the aluminum frame Lewmar hatch for a more modern updated look AND most importantly- a dry cabin interior and solid deck core!

 

[SpudE36RH]

Atkins & Hoyle | Boat & Marine Dinghy Davits, Hardtops and Arches

www.atkinshoyle.com

Yepper they are closer to Kingston Ontario now they used to have a smelting operation near downtown Toronto believe it or not.The opening ports are heavy duty but not the friendliest to install with our angled cabin shape.They don't drain well and have to be wiped after a rain. I will post photos when I re-instal them.